CNA | Certfied Nursing Assistant

BrightSpring Health Services; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid DSP certification within

CRMA certification training provided

Residential home setting with light CN

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Brewer, ME is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a residential neuro rehabilitation program. Join Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation to help residents regain independence in a home-like setting with a lighter CNA workload and meaningful patient interaction.

The role involves daily personal care, medication observation, transportation support, and participation in community activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18+, valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• CNA or Home Health Aide certification current in state.
• Will obtain DSP Certificate within 6 months (company paid).
• Will obtain CRMA (training provided).
• Completion of a recognized home care aide program or 6 months of experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and sustain activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and show compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Support cooking, light housekeeping, and transportation.
• Participate in community-based activities with residents.
• Administer medications under supervision as needed.
• Document care provided and resident progress timely.
• Communicate with families and care team per care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Patient and empathetic

Driving with clean record

Teamwork

Education

CNA Certification

Home Health Aide Certification

CRMA training (to be obtained)

DSP Certificate within 6 months (company paid)

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus – Full-Time Weekend CNA/DSP Positions$1,000 Sign-On Bonus – All Other Full-Time CNA/DSP Positions

Join our residential neuro rehabilitation team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference helping individuals with neurological injuries build independence and get back to the activities that matter most.

Whether you're looking for a full-time weekend schedule or another full-time opportunity, there's a bonus waiting for you!

Ready for more than the typical CNA role?

At Rehab Without Walls, you’ll help patients rebuild independence after neurological injuries—in a home-like residential setting, not a hospital.This is a unique CNA opportunity where care is more personal, flexible, and impactful—and duties are lighter than traditional facility roles.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Residential home setting (not hospital or nursing facility)
• Lighter CNA workload + more meaningful patient interaction
• Support patients recovering from brain injuries, strokes, and complex conditions
• Help patients transition from hospital → home → independence
• Be part of a collaborative neurorehabilitation team

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily care + life skills development
• Support cooking, light housekeeping, and transportation
• Participate in community-based activities
• Administer medications (with certification)

We Invest in You (Company Paid)

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification within 6 months
• CRMA certification (if not already CNA-M)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and ambulation.
• Monitor residents' physical condition and report changes in health status to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Assist with medication observation and medical monitoring as directed by care plans and organizational policies.
• Support residents in developing and maintaining daily living skills and self-help activities.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate supervision and assistance.
• Foster positive relationships and healthy interactions among residents and their housemates.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of residents at all times and maintain a safe living environment.
• Assist residents with recreational, social, and community-based activities.
• Accompany residents to scheduled appointments, community outings, and other approved activities.
• Document care provided, resident progress, and significant observations accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare providers, and team members.
• Follow individualized care plans and support strategies.
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, training programs, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resident care and program operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum age requirements is 18 year
• Valid driver's license, with satisfactory driving record, as defined by agency policy
• Certification, if required by state licensure as a CNA or Home Health Care Aide in the state in which the aide is to provide care
• Will be required to obtain DSP Certificate within 6 months of employment (company paid)
• Will be requited to obtain CRMA which company will provide training
• Completion of a recognized home care aide training program or 6 months of recent experience as an aide
• Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting and may be expected to lift up 75 lbs.; must be able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time and bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and commitment to person-centered care.

PREFFERED:

• Experience working with individuals recovering from neurologial injuries, brain injuries, behavioral health condiditions, or other complex rehabilitation needs
• Experience in residential care, long-term care, rehabilitation, or community-based support settings

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $22.00 - $25.00 / Hour