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The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in Portland, ME is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to support sisters living in 3rd party facilities and in independent settings, with a focus on dignity and relationship-based care.

You will visit regularly, assist with daily living, monitor health, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment while collaborating with the Healthcare team.

Qualifications

• CNA license active in Maine preferred.
• Other healthcare personnel may be considered with good experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with older adults.
• Valid driver’s license required, with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Visits with sisters regularly.
• Assists with activities of daily living as appropriate.
• Assists and encourages sisters with eating and drinking.
• Turns, positions and transfers sisters to bed or chair.
• Monitors sisters’ physical and mental condition.
• Provides companionship and maintains a safe environment.
• Fosters relationships with facility staff and reports concerns.
• Accompanies sisters to outside appointments and helps with activities.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Education

CNA license (Maine)

Job description

Sisters of Mercy | Portland ME
$18.00 – $23.00 per hour

Number of Openings: 1

Do you want to work somewhere with a truly ideal patient-to-caregiver ratio?
Where you can actually take the time to provide meaningful, person-centered care?

This is a CNA position to support our sisters residing in non-Mercy owned 3rd party facilities, and also for those living independently. For a small community of retired Sisters in a setting that values dignity, compassion, and relationship-based care.

Why this role is different:

Low patient-to-caregiver ratio

Private, peaceful, non-public setting

Strong team culture with consistent nursing support

Focus on person-centered, dignified care

Time to build real relationships with residents

Key Responsibilities:

Visits with sisters regularly

Assists with Activities of Daily Living as appropriate

Assists and encourages sisters with eating and drinking

Turns, positions and transfers sisters to bed, chair, wheelchair, etc.

Monitors sisters’ physical and mental condition

Provides companionship

Maintains a healthy, safe environment in the sister’s apartments/rooms

Fosters relationships with facility staff

Reports all observations of concern to the Healthcare team

Keeps Healthcare team informed of schedule and visits

Other responsibilities: Accompanies sisters to outside appointments; encourages participation in activities; shopping for sisters as requested/needed. May be asked to assist in other ways not defined herein.

Other Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager requiring essentially the same skills, education and efforts as documented in this position.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and other required meetings.

May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

May be required to attend meetings or accompany Sisters to medical appointments

Qualifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant (active license) in the state of Maine, preferred

Other healthcare personnel may be considered with good experience

At least 2 years’ experience working with older adults

Valid driver’s license required, with clean driving record.

Status: 1 Position

Location: Portland, ME

Pay Range: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour

If you are looking for a role where you can slow down, connect with your patients, and provide the kind of care you went into healthcare to give—this is that job.