Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Part-Time

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

St. André Health Care – Biddeford, ME

CARE WITH COMPASSION. WORK WITH JOY.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant looking to make a profound difference in the lives of others? At St. André Health Care, we invite you to become a vital part of a team where we provide residents with the care they deserve, delivered with utmost respect and genuine joy.

At St. André, your focus will be on the health, wellness, and overall well-being of each resident. And our focus? It’s on the wellness and overall well-being of YOU!

FLEXIBLE PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for team members to join us in a Part-Time capacity. We offer a variety of short-shift options to help you balance your professional passion with your personal life:

• Afternoon/Evening: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Late Evening: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a CNA at St. André, you will collaborate closely with our exceptional nursing team and interdisciplinary departments to truly enhance the lives of our residents. You will work in an environment that upholds our Mission and Core Values, ensuring every interaction reflects a commitment to empathy, excellence, and wholehearted compassion.

WHY CHOOSE ST. ANDRÉ HEALTH CARE?

• A Culture of Support: Be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your professional growth.

• Innovative Care, Traditional Values: Our 96-bed facility combines modern therapies with an "old-fashioned" belief in putting people’s feelings and dignity first.

• Comprehensive Experience: Build your skills across diverse clinical areas, including Rehabilitation, Skilled Medical Care, Dementia Care, and Palliative Care.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Certification: Current C.N.A. Certification in good standing in the State of Maine.

• Compassionate Heart: A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.

• Teamwork: Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

COMPENSATION

At the time of an offer, the determination of your compensation will reflect your specific skills and professional experience as it relates to the position.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Experience a fulfilling career where your dedication directly impacts the comfort and happiness of our cherished residents.

Apply today and join the St. André Health Care family!

St. André Health Care is an equal opportunity employer.

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisors. Contribute to the philosophy and goals of the organization (i.e., positive and respectful attitude).

NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS

• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care
• Give or assist residents with bath functions
• Give back rubs as instructed
• Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary
• Assist resident with hair care and nail care
• Assist/complete residents with shaving
• Keep residents dry
• Make beds (occupied and unoccupied)
• Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position regularly as instructed
• Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident
• Add extras covers as needed
• Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed
• Keep incontinent residents clean and dry and protective barrier as directed
• Check and report bowel movements and character stools; Collect specimens
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests/exams; Recreation Activities
• Transport your assigned residents to/from appointments, activities, church and social programs, etc., as necessary
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Answer residents call bells promptly and regardless of assignment
• Assist resident to walk with or without self-help devices
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, O2 sats, pulse, and respirations, (TPR’s), as instructed
• Weigh and measure residents
• Assist with the care of the dying resident; Provide post-mortem care
• Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers
• Empty indwelling catheters daily
• Provide daily perineal care
• Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, treatments with scope of practice, etc.
• Assist with therapy as requested
• Observe all residents. Record and report data
• Watch for and report any changes in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.
• Notify charge nurse of any medications found in residents room or in the residents possession unless the resident is self-administering of medication
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistance in the State of Maine.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• As St. Andre highly values a process improvement culture, must be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.