Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Make a Difference Every Day

At Maine Veterans' Homes, our mission is Caring for Those Who Served. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you'll play an essential role in helping our residents live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. Whether you're an experienced CNA or looking to build a rewarding long-term career, you'll be supported by a collaborative team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care.

What You'll Do

As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents in a designated neighborhood, which may include long-term care, skilled nursing, or memory care. Working closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals, you'll help residents maintain the highest possible quality of life.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
• Helping residents safely transfer, reposition, and ambulate using proper techniques
• Monitoring residents and reporting changes in condition to the nursing team
• Supporting resident independence while providing compassionate, person-centered care
• Recording care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents
• Following all infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and fellow team members

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional care.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Active certification on the Maine CNA Registry in good standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer proficiency
• The ability to maintain resident confidentiality and professional judgment
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Schedule

• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
• Most schedules include every other weekend
• Multiple shifts may be available depending on current staffing needs

Why Join Maine Veterans' Homes?

We invest in our employees because they make the difference for our residents.

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• General Weekend and Shift differentials where applicable
• Tapcheck – access earned wages before payday
• MainePERS Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A welcoming team dedicated to caring for Maine's veterans

At Maine Veterans' Homes, you'll join an organization where your work truly matters and where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.