CNA / Acu

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

About The Position

Cary Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its Acute Care Unit. The role manages incoming information via telephone, call bell, and direct conversation to support smooth communication and timely patient attention. The CNA also assists with up-staffing and down-staffing for current and incoming shifts in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager, and performs CNA functions as needed. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours on the day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is non-exempt and pays $18.00 to $26.00 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Cary Medical Center describes its culture as positive and team-oriented and notes that employees voted it one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth consecutive year. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

Requirements

Hold an active, valid CNA certificate in Maine.
Obtain BLS certification within one year of hire and maintain current certification thereafter.
Complete CNA basic rhythms review.
Be available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed, and to float to other units.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety, follow the patient fall risk program, and complete fall risk rounding at least twice per shift.
Obtain and document vital signs and report abnormal findings to the patient's nurse.
Perform daily weights and report abnormal findings to the patient's nurse.
Document activities of daily living, ambulation, intake and output, vital signs, weights, safety rounding, and other patient care activities performed during the shift.
Ensure patients have fresh water while observing NPO status and fluid restrictions.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide them with supplies.
Assist patients with ambulation according to physician orders.
Provide 1:1 sitting supervision for patients who require it.
Keep patient room whiteboards updated and rooms tidy and free of clutter.
Set up patient rooms for admission.
Change bed linens daily and when soiled; remove all linens after discharge and before housekeeping begins terminal cleaning.
Replace telemetry leads and/or batteries as needed and document the patient name, date, and time on the computer for telemetry patients.
Perform weekly eyewash station checks every seven days.
Check patient refrigerators daily for dates on open containers and expired items.
Assist with up-staffing and down-staffing for current and incoming shifts in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager.
Manage incoming information via telephone, call bell, and direct conversation.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.