Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Penobscot County

MaineTouch LLC; Newport (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineTouch is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide in-home support and personal care to adults and seniors. CNAs assist with daily care in clients' homes, promoting comfort, safety, and independence.

This role suits CNAs who value one-on-one care, independence, and flexible scheduling with support from a responsive care team. Opportunities for advancement and mileage reimbursement are available where applicable.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Active Maine CNA license (required)
• Must not appear on the Maine CNA/Direct Care Worker Registry with substantiated findings
• Physical ability to assist with mobility and daily care tasks
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Access to a working cell phone
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred (assignment dependent)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Provide mobility assistance and safe use of assistive devices
• Measure and document vital signs and health observations
• Support daily care tasks (light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep)
• Assist with meal service and feeding as needed
• Offer companionship and support while promoting independence
• Monitor client condition and report concerns promptly
• Identify and report safety risks or environmental concerns
• Perform tasks within CNA scope of practice
• Complete required documentation accurately and on schedule
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Respond to emergencies and report incidents
• Maintain professionalism and dependable attendance
• Comply with MaineTouch policies and training

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Reliable and punctual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active CNA license in Maine

Eligible to work in United States

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Opportunities Available

MaineTouch is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide in-home support and personal care services to adults and seniors. CNAs support clients in their homes by assisting with daily care needs while promoting comfort, safety, and independence.

This role is well-suited for CNAs who value one-on-one care, enjoy working independently, and want flexible scheduling with support from a responsive care team.

Why Join Our Team?

• Pay Rate: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience, certification, and availability

• Compensation Growth: Pay increases available based on performance and additional certifications

• Scheduling: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

  (Day, evening, weekend, and overnight if applicable)

• Flexible scheduling options

• Ongoing clinical and supervisory support

• Opportunities for advancement (CRMA, CNA-M, LPN, Nursing pathways)

• Mileage reimbursement when applicable

• Supportive administrative staff available for guidance and problem-solving

Job Description / Duties

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide direct care and basic health support services in accordance with each client's approved care plan and MaineTouch standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and hygiene

• Providing mobility assistance, including transfers, ambulation, and safe use of assistive devices

• Measuring and documenting vital signs and basic health observations as directed

• Supporting daily care tasks, such as light housekeeping related to care, laundry, bed linen changes, and meal preparation

• Assisting with meal service and feeding when needed

• Offering companionship and emotional support while encouraging client independence

• Monitoring clients for changes in condition and reporting concerns promptly to nursing or supervisory staff

• Identifying and reporting safety risks or environmental concerns

• Performing only tasks within the CNA scope of practice and listed in the care plan

• Completing required documentation accurately and on schedule

• Following infection control, safety procedures, and universal precautions

• Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times

• Responding appropriately to emergency situations and reporting incidents immediately

• Treating all clients with respect, dignity, and professionalism

• Maintaining dependable attendance and adhering to assigned schedules

• Complying with all MaineTouch policies and procedures and participating in required training

Who This Position Is Ideal For

This role may be a good fit if you:

• Hold an active Maine CNA license

• Prefer working one-on-one with clients

• Are comfortable working independently in home settings

• Are dependable, attentive, and professional

• Want flexible scheduling options

• Are looking for meaningful, hands-on caregiving work

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the State of Maine (required)

• Must not appear on the Maine CNA/Direct Care Worker Registry with substantiated findings

• Physical ability to assist with mobility and daily care tasks

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Access to a working cell phone

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred (assignment dependent)

• Must be eligible to work in the United States