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Description
Summer Care Team Member – Make a Difference & Make Great Memories!
Looking for a summer job that’s more meaningful than scooping ice cream or running a cash register? Join the Woodlands Senior Living team and spend your summer building connections, learning new skills, and making a difference in the lives of Western Maine seniors. Whether you’re a college student home for the summer or a high school student (16 ) with your CNA, we have flexible, supportive roles that fit your schedule — and we’d love to welcome you back during school breaks and holidays.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be part of a team that helps residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. Depending on your certification and location, you may:
- Assist residents with daily activities and personal care
- Help serve meals and support dining experiences
- Engage residents in conversation, activities, and companionship
- Support the care team with light tasks that keep the community running smoothly
- Bring positive energy, kindness, and a willingness to learn
No two days are the same — and you’ll leave each shift knowing you made someone’s day brighter.
Who This Is Perfect For
- College students looking for meaningful summer work
- High school students (16 ) with CNA certification
- Students 18 interested in direct care roles
- Anyone who wants a job that feels good and builds real-world skills
- Future nurses, social workers, healthcare professionals, or anyone exploring a people-centered career
Why Students Love Working Here
- Supportive team environment
- Work that actually matters
- Build experience for healthcare, social services, or human services careers
- Paid training for eligible roles
- Opportunities to grow into CRMA roles
- A workplace where residents and staff truly feel like family
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Age 18 , or 16 with active CNA certification
- Ability to work scheduled shifts reliably throughout the summer
- Willingness to learn and follow resident care routines
- Kindness, patience, and a genuine interest in helping older adults
- Ability to work respectfully as part of a team
- Ability to lift, move, or support residents with team assistance (training provided)
Nice to Have (Not Required!)
- CNA, PSS, or CRMA certification
- Previous experience in caregiving, customer service, or volunteer roles
- Interest in healthcare, nursing, social work, or human services
Salary : $16 - $25