Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Elara Caring; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Elara Caring in Portland, ME is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for home health relief shifts. You will provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes, helping with daily activities and ensuring safety and comfort during visits.

The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and high-quality care, with flexible scheduling based on patient needs and your availability. Valid Maine CNA certification required, driver’s license preferred for travel between homes.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Maine.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Support safe movement, positioning, transfers, and mobility.
• Help with daily activities according to the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Communicate with nurses, caregivers, and other members of the care team.
• Complete accurate and timely visit documentation.
• Protect patient dignity, privacy, and independence.

Skills

CNA certification

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Driver's license

Education

CNA certification in Maine

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Health PRN

Give Patients the Support They Need to Stay at Home The smallest moments of care can make the biggest difference. Elara Caring is hiring a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support home health patients throughout Portland and surrounding communities. You will provide personal, one-on-one care that helps patients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they call home. If you are dependable, caring, and ready to build meaningful relationships with your patients, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Support safe movement, positioning, transfers, and mobility
• Help with daily activities according to the patient’s Plan of Care
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
• Communicate with nurses, caregivers, and other members of the care team
• Complete accurate and timely visit documentation
• Protect patient dignity, privacy, and independence

Why Join Elara Caring

• Meaningful one-on-one patient care
• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and your availability
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits based on eligibility
• The opportunity to make a difference with every visit

What You’ll Bring

• Current CNA certification in Maine
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to safe, high-quality patient care
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Pay & Benefit Information

The base salary for this position is $19 to $22.00 per hour, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Pay & Benefit Information: Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

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