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The Cedars Portland
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position Details

Schedule: Full-time, Part-time, and Per Diem positions available

Shifts: Day and Evening

Compensation: Up to $25.24/hour (based on experience)

Shift Differentials

  • Evening: $3.00/hour
  • Overnight: $5.00/hour
  • Generous incentives for additional shifts

Why Join The Cedars?

Are you a CNA seeking a career change? Join The Cedars, an award-winning retirement community where residents love where they live, and employees love where they work!

At The Cedars, we utilize a person-centered care model, combined with cutting-edge therapy and a commitment to holistic wellness, to ensure that our residents live their best lives.

What Makes This Role Unique

As a CNA at The Cedars, you’ll do more than provide physical care—you’ll be the closest advocate to our residents, offering support, friendship, and kindness to each household member. Your person-centered approach creates the surroundings and experiences that make our community feel like home.

Opportunity for Growth: Explore your personal interests and become a blended worker in activities, homemaking, and housekeeping.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical & Dental Insurance for you and your family
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance is fully paid by company.
  • Life Insurance is fully paid by company.
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Special call-in incentives for full-time staff
  • On-site Specialty Training in Gerontology, Dementia, and Rehabilitation
  • Tuition Reimbursement available for healthcare advancement

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with daily living activities, including meal delivery, turning, ambulation, hydration, and nourishment.
  • Help patients with personal hygiene.
  • Provide adjunct care and support.
  • Check vital signs and maintain accurate daily records in patient charts.
  • Assist nurses and other staff as needed.
  • Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.

Requirements

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • State of Maine Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Preferred

  • Minimum one year of experience as a CNA
  • Experience in a long-term care facility

JHA Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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