CNA - Nights, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Be the Compassionate Presence Our Veterans Need

At Maine Veterans' Homes, our mission is Caring for Those Who Served. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the overnight shift, you'll play an important role in keeping our residents safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.

Overnight care requires attentiveness, compassion, and reliability. If you're someone who takes pride in providing thoughtful care—even when the rest of the world is asleep—you'll find meaningful work and a supportive team at Maine Veterans' Homes.

What You'll Do as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Working alongside nurses and other members of the care team, you'll provide hands-on care and monitor the well-being of residents throughout the overnight hours.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care, including toileting, repositioning, grooming, and other resident needs
• Assisting residents with safe transfers, repositioning, and mobility
• Making regular rounds and monitoring residents for safety and comfort
• Responding promptly to resident needs and call lights
• Observing residents and reporting changes in condition to the nursing team
• Supporting restful nighttime routines while respecting each resident's preferences and dignity
• Assisting with incontinence care and other overnight needs
• Documenting care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
• Following infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards
• Working collaboratively with the overnight nursing team

What We're Looking For

The right candidate is dependable, attentive, and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to providing excellent resident care.

Qualifications include:

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

Your Overnight Schedule

11:00 PM–7:00 AM

• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available
• Most schedules include every other weekend
• Night shift differential may apply
• Ideal for individuals who enjoy a quieter work environment and take pride in providing attentive overnight care

Why Maine Veterans' Homes?

Every shift matters. During the overnight hours, you are an important part of ensuring our veterans receive the care, attention, and dignity they deserve around the clock.

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

Join Maine Veterans' Homes and become part of a team committed to providing exceptional care to those who served.

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. 

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