Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

First Atlantic Healthcare; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential $2.00 - $6.00 per

401(k) Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Savings Account

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare's Dexter Health Care seeks a skilled CNA to join a compassionate care-giving team. You will interact directly with residents, provide comfort, assist with daily living needs, and monitor vital signs in a supportive long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and teamwork, with competitive wages starting at $21.00 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Help residents with personal hygiene.
• Provide adjunct care for the patient.
• Check vital signs and record daily information in the resident’s chart.
• Assist the nurses and other staff as needed.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

NEW INCREASED RATES!

Wages start at $21.00 per hour and increase with experience

$5,000 sign on bonus for full time positions!

About Us

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new grads!

CNA Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with residents, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our residents and the nurses and other facility staff.

CNA Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist with daily activities.
• Help residents with personal hygiene
• Provide adjunct care for the patient
• Check vital sign and record daily information in the resident’s chart
• Assist the nurses and other staff as needed
• Adhere to professional standards
• Follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements

Requirements

• Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy ("bedside manner")

As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

While you are caring for our residents, we take care of you!

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care
• Robust shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings program with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and education support for grow your career with us

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.