Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Are you a dedicated, caring professional? Aroostook Home Health Service is always looking for qualified, compassionate individuals to join our team as well as our Medicare Certified partner, Valley Home Health Services.

Aroostook Home Health will work with you to match you or your loved one with the right type of caregiver to meet your specific needs and requirements.

The primary responsibility of the certified nursing assistant is to provide complete personal care to individuals in the home, and to perform homemaking tasks, which are deemed medically necessary to promote a healthy and safe environment.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Paid training
• Vacation time
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Education, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Certification from the State of Maine as a qualified certified nursing assistant
• Registration with the State of Maine CNA Registry
• Ability to function independently and autonomously
• Knowledge and ability to carry out agency policies and procedures
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and carry out essential job functions