Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg (MS3)

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Full-time benefits

Job summary

MaineMedical Center in Biddeford, ME is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Acute Care unit. The role supports Nursing staff on Med Surg 3 (MS3), a 56-bed unit, with day shifts, full-time hours, and every third weekend.

The candidate will perform direct and indirect nursing tasks under RN supervision and must hold an active CNA license; BLS is required or obtained within 30 days. MaineHealth offers competitive benefits and sign-on opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current CNA certification required; BLS certification required or within 30 days.
• Experience: Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of nursing care under RN supervision.
• Perform direct and indirect care duties for designated patients.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

BLS certification

Job description

Location & Details

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87415
Date Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Maine Medical Center Biddeford | Med Surg
Full-Time, Day Shift | 3, 12-hour Shifts | 6:45A - 7:15P
Every Third Weekend
Nursing/Clinical Support Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87415

Sign On Bonus

MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs):
0 - 0.99 years of experience is eligible for up to $2,500 (full time)
1+ years of experience eligible for up to $4,000 (full time)
*Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part-time CNA position | Bonus amount prorated for Part-time hires, per diem hires are ineligible*
*Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment*

Unit Information

Med Surg 3 (MS3) is a fast-paced 56 bed Adult Medical Surgical Telemetry unit at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, Maine. The healthcare team provides care to adult complex patient populations from a wide variety of medical-surgical services including, but not limited to, Pulmonary, Renal, Infectious Disease, GI, Cardiac, Hematology/Oncology, and Orthopedics.

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant – Acute Care role assists in the administration of nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect care duties.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Relevant experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Contact

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

Policy Statements

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.