Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Alzheimer's Care Center; 32 hours/week, Days
About The Position
MaineGeneral is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join the care team at the Alzheimer’s Care Center in Gardiner. The CNA provides meaningful, person-centered care to people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, supporting their physical and emotional well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week on the day shift, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. An experienced CNA may be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus. To qualify, candidates must have at least one year of CNA experience and accept a position of at least 30 hours per week. Current MaineGeneral employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than one year after separation from employment. The hourly base pay range is $19.65–$34.39. Individual pay is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may also receive applicable shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other differentials.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Maine CNA certification or be able to obtain one within 120 days of hire.
- Have a genuine passion for caring for older adults and individuals with memory loss.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of CNA experience is required to qualify for the potential sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic patient care activities within the scope of practice.
- Assist patients with their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
- Greet patients and visitors.
- Answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
- Call codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Help keep the unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness programs and resources
- Earned time off
- Paid parental leave and industry-leading leave for new parents
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
- Payactiv access to wages already earned before payday
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b) retirement plan with company matching contributions of up to 2% of eligible pay
- 401(a) retirement income plan with an additional 2% contribution
- Life, terminal illness, and accident insurance plans
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Professional development, learning resources, and career advancement opportunities
- Shift differentials of up to an additional $7 per hour for select shifts
- Potential $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced CNAs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
