Unit Aide / Assistant - Nursing Facility

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Rate: 15 PayRate Interval: Hourly PayRate Max: 17.55 Shift: Days 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. What We Offer You Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance—we would love to hear about what interests you! Sign-On Bonuses: Available as you grow into a C.N.A. role with us. Education Support & Growth: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your healthcare career. Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Employer-Paid Protection: Employer-paid life insurance. Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, and flexible spending accounts (including medical and dental). Paid Time Off: PTO available to all employees. Qualifications & Requirements Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Experience & Passions: Experience with, and a strong desire to care for people—especially those who are older and chronically ill. Core Skills & Abilities: 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. Culture & Communication: Ability to engage and embrace culture change and communicate additional education or training needs timely to your supervisor. Screening & Contingencies: All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check. (Please note that the State of Maine requires the COVID-19 vaccination). Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Apply today and join a team that values your leadership, dedication, and care! First Atlantic Health Care