Memory Care CNA — Compassionate Caregiver with Growth

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Retirement contributions

Career growth

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta is seeking a Memory Care CNA to support residents in a dementia-focused unit on a per diem basis. The role involves providing basic nursing assistant tasks, greeting patients, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates hold an active Maine CNA certification and demonstrate compassion, with experience in dementia care and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active State of Maine CNA certification.
• Prior experience working with individuals affected by Alzheimer's and dementia is preferred.
• Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities within the scope of practice.
• Assists patients with meeting their emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
• Greets patients and visitors.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.

Skills

Maine CNA certification

Dementia care experience

Compassionate communication

Job description

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta is seeking a Memory Care CNA to support residents in a dementia-focused unit on a per diem basis. The role involves providing basic nursing assistant tasks, greeting patients, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates hold an active Maine CNA certification and demonstrate compassion, with experience in dementia care and strong communication skills.