Unit Aide / Assistant - Nursing Facility

First Atlantic Healthcare; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Education support

Full benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare in Maine seeks a Unit Aide / Assistant to support nursing teams with non-clinical duties, fostering a safe, resident-centered environment. This role offers hands-on exposure and a pathway toward CNA advancement, with sign-on bonuses as you progress.

You will work with independence and strong judgment, assisting residents across units while maintaining compassionate communication and teamwork, contributing to a positive care experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience with or a strong desire to care for older, chronically ill residents.
• Ability to work independently with flexibility and good judgment; clear communication.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and demonstrate safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical and supportive assistance across nursing units.
• Maintain a safe, resident-centered environment with independence and good judgment.
• Assist with daily activities and foster positive relationships with residents.
• Support career growth toward becoming a CNA through structured pathways.

Skills

Independence

Flexibility

Good judgment

Verbal communication

Resident relationships

Education

High School Graduate 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—we 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).