CNA

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities

Position Summary :

The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician. Assists patients

with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex

clinical skills under the direction of a RN.

Essential Duties :

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's

age.

patient population

scope of practice

linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room / bay and other general care as

necessary throughout the shift

bay in a quick and efficient manor

applying / utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode and ambulating patients.

necessary

changes to supervising RN.

likelihood of medical / health care errors.

developmental skills, etc.

and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

o Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all

internal and external customers at all times.

o Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct

customers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance in

finding their way).

o Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action

is taken to affect a resolution to the customer's problem.

o Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a

pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.

o Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner,

venting emotions appropriate to time and place.

o Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling

absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only

when unavoidable circumstances exist

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

ii. I am actively listening and seeking information

iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent

iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.