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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Cedars
Portland, ME Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: The Cedars
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time
Shifts Available: Day Shift

Pay

Base Rate: $21.00 – $25.87/hour (based on experience)

Shift Differentials:

  • Evening: $3.00/hour
  • Overnight: $5.00/hour
  • Weekend: $3.00/hour

Job Overview

Join The Cedars, an award-winning retirement community where residents love where they live and employees love where they work.

We are seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants with experience in long-term care or skilled nursing to provide high-quality, person-centered care in a supportive team environment.

In this role, you will support residents with daily care needs while also providing companionship, dignity, and emotional support in a home-like setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
  • Support residents with meals, hydration, and nutrition
  • Assist with transfers, ambulation, and repositioning
  • Obtain and record vital signs accurately
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in resident charts
  • Provide compassionate, person-centered care
  • Collaborate with nurses and care team members
  • Follow all facility policies and state/federal regulations

Why Work at The Cedars?

  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • Strong focus on person-centered care
  • Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents
  • Opportunities to expand your role into activities, homemaking, and housekeeping based on interest
  • Award-winning retirement community culture
  • On-site training in Gerontology, Dementia Care, and Rehabilitation
  • Tuition reimbursement for healthcare advancement

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance (employee and family)
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Shift incentives and extra shift bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement for healthcare advancement

Requirements

  • Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Maine
  • 2 years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer

JHA Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer #clinical

Pay: $21.00 - $25.87 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • CNA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • State of Maine CNA license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26

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