Certified Nursing Assistant I

Northern Light Health•Greenville, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant I for its Medical Surgical Unit in Greenville, Maine. This full-time position provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing staff. The role includes assisting patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, movement, linen changes, and transfers or transportation. The schedule is 36 hours per week, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The listed salary range is $21.00–$26.64, and the position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The role is non-exempt. The CNA communicates with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members to support patient outcomes and unit function. The position includes documenting care, supporting unit quality improvement, orienting patients to the hospital, communicating patient needs at shift changes, and maintaining a safe environment in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned upon request.

Requirements

Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification before caring for patients and keep it current.
Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Assist patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, and linen changes; transfer or transport patients as needed.
Communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members to support successful outcomes and unit function.
Precept team members in job functions.
Orient patients to the hospital environment and routine.
Document all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.
Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives.
Communicate appropriate information and patient needs to oncoming staff at shift change and to the RN in a timely manner for follow-up.
Label and deliver specimens according to policy.
Maintain a safe environment in compliance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and directly address environmental hazards and observed or involved patient-safety violations.
Perform other duties upon request.