Central Maine Healthcare
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CNA, Orthopedics, FT Days
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Central Maine Healthcare 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
The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or physician. Responsibilities include: Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support and more complex clinical skills. Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including adult, geriatric and general populations. Meet psychosocial and physical needs within the CNA's scope of practice. Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and transportation to and from the holding room/operating room. Assist with general nursing care such as positioning, lifting, turning, and use of special equipment. Prepare patients for meals, serve food trays, assist with meals or feeds, and distribute drinking water and snacks. Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds of assigned patients. Transport patients to various departments for ordered tests or procedures. Perform procedures within the CNA's scope of practice per state law. Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, intake/output). Report patient complaints of pain and any changes in condition to the supervising RN. Apply infection control procedures and prevent medical errors. Communicate clearly with RNs and medical staff, maintain a good working relationship, and provide documentation meeting current standards. Attend in‑service education programs to learn new treatments, procedures, and developmental skills. Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress. Operate equipment safely, provide customer service, and maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor toward all customers. Assist with service recovery to resolve customer problems. Interact with coworkers in a respectful manner, fostering a calm environment during stressful situations. Demonstrate commitment to service through consistent attendance, punctuality, and proper scheduling of absences. Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent (preferred). Completion of a CNA course. Current CNA certification in the state of Maine. Listing on the Maine State Board of Nursing CNA Registry. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS (required). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effective verbal and written communication in English (additional languages preferred). Basic computer knowledge. Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards. Ability to direct and triage in a fluid, dynamic environment. Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management and administration team. Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days 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 physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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CNA, Orthopedics, FT Days
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Central Maine Healthcare 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
The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or physician. Responsibilities include: Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support and more complex clinical skills. Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including adult, geriatric and general populations. Meet psychosocial and physical needs within the CNA's scope of practice. Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and transportation to and from the holding room/operating room. Assist with general nursing care such as positioning, lifting, turning, and use of special equipment. Prepare patients for meals, serve food trays, assist with meals or feeds, and distribute drinking water and snacks. Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds of assigned patients. Transport patients to various departments for ordered tests or procedures. Perform procedures within the CNA's scope of practice per state law. Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, intake/output). Report patient complaints of pain and any changes in condition to the supervising RN. Apply infection control procedures and prevent medical errors. Communicate clearly with RNs and medical staff, maintain a good working relationship, and provide documentation meeting current standards. Attend in‑service education programs to learn new treatments, procedures, and developmental skills. Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress. Operate equipment safely, provide customer service, and maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor toward all customers. Assist with service recovery to resolve customer problems. Interact with coworkers in a respectful manner, fostering a calm environment during stressful situations. Demonstrate commitment to service through consistent attendance, punctuality, and proper scheduling of absences. Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent (preferred). Completion of a CNA course. Current CNA certification in the state of Maine. Listing on the Maine State Board of Nursing CNA Registry. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS (required). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effective verbal and written communication in English (additional languages preferred). Basic computer knowledge. Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards. Ability to direct and triage in a fluid, dynamic environment. Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management and administration team. Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days 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 physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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