• Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA
• Location: Lewiston, ME 04240
• Job Type: 13 Weeks Contract
• Pay Rate/Salary: $30 an hour
• Shifts: Day/Nights
• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions Available: 10

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 Alzheimer's/dementia residents, and tailoring cares 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

If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant seeking a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Days

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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