Certified Nursing Assistant-R6

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization’s Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant II for two 12-hour day shifts in unit R6. The role supports nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing direct and indirect care tasks and ensuring patient comfort.

Required: high school diploma or GED, active CNA license, BLS certification (or within 30 days), and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current CNA license required; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform a variety of direct and indirect care duties.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 91666
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026

For a limited time we are offering a sign-on bonus for CNA's!

Full Time:

0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,000

1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000

0-1 years of experience eligible for $1,250

1+ years of experience eligible for $2,500

Eligible candidates are hired 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.*

Two 12-Hour Shifts

Day shift

Unit: R6

Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant II 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: One year of relevant experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant I role.
• 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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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