CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant

Maine; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ResCare in Brewer, Maine seeks a Full-Time CNA to provide compassionate in-home neuro rehabilitation support in a residential setting. You’ll help residents with daily living activities, mobility, and life skills development, under a collaborative neurorehabilitation team.

This role emphasizes meaningful patient interaction, lighter workload than traditional facilities, and opportunities to obtain DSP and CRMA certifications while delivering person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• CNA/Home Health Aide certification required by state licensure.
• DSP Certificate within 6 months of employment (company paid).
• CRMA certification provided.
• Completion of a recognized home care aide training program or 6 months of recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, ambulation.
• Monitor residents' health and report changes to clinical staff.
• Assist with medication observation and compliance as allowed by certification.
• Support residents with daily living skills and independence.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and community outings.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Mobility/Lifting

Education

CNA/Home Health Aide certification

DSP Certificate

CRMA certification

Home care aide training or 6 months experience

Job description

at ResCare in Brewer, Maine, United States

Job Description

Requisition: 2026-194876

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Locations

US-ME-BREWER

ID
2026-194876

Line of Business
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Position Type
Full-Time

Pay Min
USD $22.00/Hr.

Pay Max
USD $25.00/Hr.

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Overview

Make a Meaningful Difference-Beyond Traditional Certified Nursing Assistant Care
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)

If you're ready to move beyond task-based care and truly impact lives, this is your opportunity.

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

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.