JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.

Units include

3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimers / dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs.

Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer’s / Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications.

It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.

The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit occupies the second floor of d’Youville Pavilion. This 42-bed unit provides short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other illnesses or injuries of a short-term nature where a rehab approach might be beneficial.

Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care and geriatric assessment and management.

3 West is a 42-bed long-term care unit. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Graduate of Maine State Board approved CNA course

Valid on the State of Maine CNA registry

Experience :

1-3 years previous CNA experience preferred

Will consider new CNA’s with relevant work experience

Other Skills Required :

Medical terminology preferred

Strong teamwork and communication skills required.

The ability to work well within a team of other care providers

Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours / day, 7 days per week

Flexibility to float to other units as needed