Unit Aide / Assistant - Nursing Facility
About The Position
Support Our Nursing Units and Make a Difference: Unit Aide / Assistant Are you caring, independent, and looking for a rewarding stepping stone to grow your career in healthcare? Behind every smoothly running nursing unit is a dedicated support team that keeps resident care flowing seamlessly. We are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Unit Aide / Assistant to join our nursing team. Whether you love caring for older adults or are looking for a stepping stone toward becoming a C.N.A., we want to support your need to balance work and life—and would love to hear about what interests you! About the Role As a Unit Aide / Assistant , you will provide vital non-clinical and supportive assistance across our nursing units. You will work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment to help maintain a safe, positive, and resident-centered environment. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in long-term care and take advantage of career growth pathways, including sign-on bonuses as you advance into a C.N.A. role.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
- Experience with, and a strong desire to care for people—especially those who are older and chronically ill.
- Ability to work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to creating a safe environment and fostering positive customer relationships.
- Ability to engage and embrace culture change.
- Ability to communicate additional education or training needs timely to your supervisor.
- Receiving excellent references.
- Passing the Maine State Background Check.
- COVID-19 vaccination (as required by the State of Maine).
Responsibilities
- Provide vital non-clinical and supportive assistance across our nursing units.
- Work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment to help maintain a safe, positive, and resident-centered environment.
- Gain hands-on experience in long-term care.
- Advance into a C.N.A. role.
Benefits
- Flexible Shifts
- Sign-On Bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Education support
- Full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance (for full-time employees)
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions
- Flexible spending accounts (including medical and dental)
- PTO available to all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
