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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$43,790 / year median in Maine
+3% projected growth
Job Description
at First Atlantic Healthcare in
Lincoln, Maine, United States Job Description Employment Status:
Full-Time Pay Rate:
20.50
Shift:
Evenings Wage Range:
$19.50- $29.00Current openings for:
EveningsFull Time/Part Time/Per Diem Colonial Health Care is a Maine owned and operated, award-winning nursing facility located on a quiet street in Lincoln, Maine. At Colonial, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of those we serve and our friendly staff. We are truly a team in every sense and we believe and support one another as we all work together. Colonial Health Care has a great on-boarding program and offers several staff growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement, earn while you learn opportunities, a full benefit package with generous earned-benefit time, holiday pay, annual performance pay rate increases and staffing ratios higher than competitors. Come join us and become part of our supportive team. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Colonial Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Personal Support Specialist:
Under the direction of the Residential Care Director the Personal Support Specialist ( PSS ) provides care that meets the physical and psychosocial needs of residents according to the residents' functional assessment, service plan, and as directed by the Supervisor. The care is delivered in a manner that highlights each resident's abilities, preserves dignity and enhances quality of life.
Certified Residential Medication Assistant:
The Certified Residential Care Medication Aide ( CRMA ) administers medications and treatments to residents as ordered by the physician under the direction of the Residential Care Director. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of the facility and the requirements of the state of Maine.
Certified Nursing Assistant:
The Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) is a nursing team member who provides assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents' assessment and Plan of Care and as may be directed by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
+ Either a
PSS , CRMA
, or CNA certification is also required.
+ High School graduate or GED equivalent.
+ Experience in a residential care or nursing home environment or work / volunteer experience with the elderly preferred. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account