Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Mainevets; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekend and shift differentials

Tapcheck – access earned wages

MainePERS Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Welcoming team

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct, hands-on care to residents across designated neighborhoods, including long-term care, skilled nursing, or memory care. You will work closely with nurses and team members to uphold dignity and quality of life.

We offer Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities with shifts that may include weekends. Competitive wages, benefits, and career growth opportunities support caring for Maine's veterans.

Qualifications

• Active certification on the Maine CNA Registry in good standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency; maintain resident confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on care to residents in a designated neighborhood (long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care).
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating) and transfers.
• Monitor residents and report changes to the nursing team.
• Record care and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment; follow infection prevention standards.

Skills

CNA certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality & judgment

English proficiency

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Make a Difference Every Day

At Maine Veterans' Homes, our mission is Caring for Those Who Served. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you'll play an essential role in helping our residents live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. Whether you're an experienced CNA or looking to build a rewarding long-term career, you'll be supported by a collaborative team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care.

What You'll Do

As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents in a designated neighborhood, which may include long-term care, skilled nursing, or memory care. Working closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals, you'll help residents maintain the highest possible quality of life.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
• Helping residents safely transfer, reposition, and ambulate using proper techniques
• Monitoring residents and reporting changes in condition to the nursing team
• Supporting resident independence while providing compassionate, person-centered care
• Recording care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents
• Following all infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and fellow team members

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional care.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Active certification on the Maine CNA Registry in good standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer proficiencyThe ability to maintain resident confidentiality and professional judgment
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Schedule

• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
• Most schedules include every other weekend
• Multiple shifts may be available depending on current staffing needs

Why Join Maine Veterans' Homes?

We invest in our employees because they make the difference for our residents.

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• General Weekend and Shift differentials where applicable
• Tapcheck – access earned wages before payday
• MainePERS Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A welcoming team dedicated to caring for Maine's veterans

At Maine Veterans' Homes, you'll join an organization where your work truly matters and where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.