Certified Nursing Assistant-P3C

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant I for the Day shift. The role involves basic CNA care and assisting with nursing tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Working 36 hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts, you will contribute to patient comfort and safety while supporting the care team. Prior CNA experience is preferred and BLS certification is required or obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• License/Certifications: Current state CNA license required; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start date
• Experience: Less than six months of CNA experience

Responsibilities

• Provide basic CNA care under RN supervision
• Assist with day-to-day nursing tasks for designated patients
• Support patient comfort and safety on day shifts

Skills

CNA care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 96221
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 96221

Unit: P3C

Full-time

Day Shift

36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts

Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I provides basic level CNA care assisting in the administration of nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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 be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Less than six months of CNA experience

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

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.

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).

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

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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

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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members is 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.

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