Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hawthorne House | Hawthorne To-The-Trade; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

401(k) Employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hawthorne House in Freeport, ME, is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our compassionate care team. You will interact directly with residents, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support nurses and staff to ensure high-quality care.

We offer meaningful work with a focus on resident well‑being, competitive hourly wages, and varied shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) to fit different schedules.

Qualifications

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

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

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Education

State-approved CNA certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Wages increase with experience!

Hourly rates $23.00 to $28.00

Looking for

• Days Monday-Friday 0630-1500
• Evenings Monday-Friday 1430-2300
• Nights Monday-Friday 2230-0700 or Tuesday-Thursday 1830-0700
• Weekend Warrior 0630-1900 & 1430-0700 Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday

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.