Home Health Assistant (CNA)

Summary

Mid Coast-Parkview Health is a dynamic healthcare organization that offers a full continuum of healthcare services including :

Mid Coast Hospital , a full-service, 93-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with an active medical staff of more than 200 physicians and advanced practice professionals, including Mid Coast Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group with 4 primary care and 18 specialty practices.

Mid Coast Senior Health , a senior healthcare provider offering assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as SecureCare emergency response.

CHANS Home Health & Hospice , a home health care agency providing in-home nursing, rehabilitation, palliative, hospice, and private duty care.

Mid Coast-Parkview Health offers all the services you expect from a high-quality community health organization. Mid Coast Hospital provides Surgical Services, Maternity Care, and Behavioral Health services, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Medical / Surgical / Pediatrics, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, rehabilitation and therapy, and an array of community health & wellness programs aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Conveniently located in beautiful downtown Brunswick, the Mid Coast Hospital Walk-In Clinic offers expert and urgent care for minor medical problems such as cuts, sprains, coughs, and infections, plus on-site diagnostic services, a co-located laboratory service center, and integration with primary care.

This position is part of our CHANS Home Health & Hospice division.

Position Summary This position is per diem with variable hours.

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, a Home Health Aide provides hands-on personal care a client in their home, providing services which are needed to maintain the client's health or to facilitate treatment of the client's illness or injury.

All care is provided in accordance with the client's individual plan of care, regulatory standards and policies and procedures of CHANS Home Health.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education : High school diploma preferred; at least 18 years old.

License / Certifications : Active on the Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maine. Current CPR BLS-Heath Care Provider.

Experience : Prior home care experience preferred.

Successfully completes with a score of 85% or greater on a written Home Health Aide Assessment competency test upon hire.

Demonstrates knowledge of CAN skills as it relates to basic patient care.

Demonstrates mature, responsible behavior and understands the need for patient confidentiality.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Program Manager, Registered Nurse or appropriate designee any changes in client condition.

Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.