Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA (32/40, 11p-7a)

Maine Veterans' Homes; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Veterans' Homes is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the evening shift in Augusta. You will provide essential nursing care to residents while working in a collaborative, supportive environment with a strong focus on resident-centered care and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be active on the Maine CNA registry.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review care plans and provide care accordingly.
• Identify and honor resident choices while ensuring safety.
• Communicate effectively with care staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Active CNA license in Maine

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full-time evening shift CNA, on our very special Skilled Care Village, Liberty Island.

What work at MVH – Augusta?

• Best staff-to-resident ratio and home-like setting
• A collaborative team focused on resident-centered care and respect
• Ceiling lifts to transfer residents from the bed to the bathroom
• Up to $25.76 per hour base rate for CNAs, based on experience
• $3.00 evening and $2.50 weekend differential

138 private rooms are divided into household communities of about 12 individuals. Features include wireless internet access, flat-screen TVs, wireless call systems, and much more. Each household features a comfortable living room, dining room, den, fireplace, and large kitchen. Open floor plans eliminate long hallways as every room opens up to a common space, promoting connectivity and community. All finishes are warm and residential and look more like someone’s home rather than your traditional nursing facility.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an integral nursing team member who provides residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents’ assessment and Plan of Care.

CNA Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Review care plans and provide care accordingly
• Identify and honor resident choices in activities of daily living, while maintaining resident safety
• Communicate with care staff at all levels to adequately meet the needs of the residents

We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans’ Homes apart in long term care.

Requirements

• Must be active and in good standing on the Maine CNA registry
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers, staff, supervisors, residents and their families
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

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.