Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Prime Healthcare; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for Rumford Community Home to assist patients with daily activities and provide basic nursing care. This role requires a High School Diploma and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, with additional certifications preferred.

The position involves working rotating shifts on a per diem basis, ensuring a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Experience in acute care is desirable.

Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to all patients.
• Assist in maintenance of a safe environment under direction of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Skilled
• Schedule: rotating, per diem, 8-hour shifts
• Facility: Rumford Community Home
• Location: Rumford, ME 04276

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), state approved Certification required.
3. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
4. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
5. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
6. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
7. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf