Unit Aide / Assistant - Nursing Facility

Hcshiring; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Sign-On Bonuses

Education Support

Comprehensive Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contributions

PTO

Job summary

Hcshiring is seeking a Unit Aide / Assistant to provide vital non-clinical support across nursing units. You will work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment to help maintain a safe, resident-centered environment, offering a stepping stone toward CNAs and growth within the facility.

The role includes sign-on bonuses as you advance into a CNA role, education support, and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, along with 401(k) with employer contributions and PTO.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with and a strong desire to care for people, especially older adults.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and safety awareness.
• Clear verbal communication skills and reliable team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical and supportive assistance across nursing units.
• Maintain a safe, resident-centered environment with flexibility and sound judgment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Independence

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Support Our Nursing Units and Make a Difference: Unit Aide / Assistant

Are you caring, independent, and looking for a rewarding stepping stone to grow your career in healthcare?Behind every smoothly running nursing unit is a dedicated support team that keeps resident care flowing seamlessly. We are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Unit Aide / Assistant to join our nursing team. Whether you love caring for older adults or are looking for a stepping stone toward becoming a C.N.A., we want to support your need to balance work and life—and would love to hear about what interests you!

About the Role

As a Unit Aide / Assistant, you will provide vital non-clinical and supportive assistance across our nursing units. You will work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment to help maintain a safe, positive, and resident-centered environment. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in long‑term care and take advantage of career growth pathways, including sign‑on bonuses as you advance into a C.N.A. role.

What We Offer You

• Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance—and would love to hear about what interests you!

• Sign-On Bonuses: Available as you grow into a C.N.A. role with us.

• Education Support & Growth: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your healthcare career.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full‑time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

• Employer-Paid Protection: Employer‑paid life insurance.

• Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, and flexible spending accounts (including medical and dental).

• Paid Time Off: PTO available to all employees.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

• Experience & Passions: Experience with, and a strong desire to care for people—especially those who are older and chronically ill.

• Core Skills & Abilities: Ability to work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment; strong verbal communication skills; a commitment to creating a safe environment and fostering positive customer relationships.

• Culture & Communication: Ability to engage and embrace culture change and communicate additional education or training needs timely to your supervisor.

• Screening & Contingencies: All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check. (Please note that the State of Maine requires the COVID-19 vaccination).