CNA / Acu -Cpt

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cary Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Acute Care Unit. In this role, you’ll manage incoming information via telephone, call bell, and direct conversation — ensuring communication flows smoothly and patients receive timely attention. You’ll also assist with up-staffing and down-staffing for the current and incoming shifts in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager, and perform CNA functions as needed. Cary Medical Center has been voted one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting a positive, team-oriented culture where contributions are valued.

Requirements

Active valid CNA certificate in Maine.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Obtains BLS certification within 1 year of hire into this position and maintains current certification thereafter.

Responsibilities

Manages incoming information via telephone, call bell, and direct conversation to ensure smooth communication and timely patient attention.
Assists with up-staffing and down-staffing for current and incoming shifts in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager.
Performs CNA functions as needed.
Promotes patient safety and abides by the patient fall risk program and completes fall risk rounding at least twice per shift.
Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal findings to the patient’s nurse.
Performs daily weights and reports abnormal findings to the patient’s nurse.
Appropriately documents ADLs, ambulation, intake and output, vital signs, weights, safety rounding, and any other patient care activities performed throughout the shift.
Ensures patients have fresh water, while appropriately observing patients with NPO status or fluid restrictions.
Assists patients with activities of daily living along with providing them with supplies.
Assists in ambulating patients according to physician order.