Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Opportunity at L'Acadie in Van BurenSchedule: Full-Time / 36 Hours Shift: Evenings 2:30p-10:00p FLSA Status: Non-ExemptPay Range $16.60 – $24.50 per hourThe compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.Job SummaryL'Acadie in Van Buren has an exciting opportunity for a CNA to join their team. The successful candidate will provide direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the charge nurse. Responsible for carrying out components of the plan of care relating to basic human, social and emotional needs; comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living, personal care needs, nutrition and fluid needs, and elimination needs. Reports any incidents or abnormal findings to the charge nurse. Exhibits teamwork skills. Promotes patient advocacy. Supports the organization's vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and culture in provision of patient care.Essential DutiesADLs - Provide hygienic care including but not limited to bed, bath/shower, hair care, shave, and oral care based on the active treatment plans of residents.Continuous Active Treatment - Will participate in recreation and leisure time activities with residents and ensures active treatment plans are followed timely and accurately.Transfer/Ambulation/Safety - Assess the need for and utilizes patient transfer and friction reducing devices, mechanical lift and appropriate number of assistants to safely reposition or transfer patients following applicable manual lift and proper body mechanic policies and procedures.Infection control - Performs general care activities for patients with special precautions utilizing appropriate technique and following infection control policies.Comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.Perform other duties as assigned.RequirementsMust maintain a current Maine CNA registry.Meets the unit's annual competency training requirements.Maintains current Heartsaver or BLS.High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.AvailabilityDepending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.Equal Employment OpportunityCary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.