CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT DYP

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to partner with residents and care providers, specializing in care for Alzheimer's/dementia patients. Candidates must be a graduate of a Maine-approved CNA program, possess strong teamwork and communication skills, and be flexible in their work schedules. A significant sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for eligible new hires.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

Qualifications

• 1–3 years previous CNA experience preferred.
• Will consider new CNAs with relevant work experience.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to Alzheimer's/dementia residents.
• Create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of Maine State Board-approved CNA course

Valid on the State of Maine CNA registry

Job description

Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for eligible candidates (new hires only).

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.

3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimer's/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long-term placement in a home-like environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of Maine State Board-approved CNA course
• Valid on the State of Maine CNA registry

EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years previous CNA experiencepreferred
• Will consider new CNAs with relevant work experience

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Medicalterminology preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
• The ability to work well within a team of other care providers
• Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
• Flexibility to float to other units as needed

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