$10,000 Signing Bonus for Full-Time, New Hires!

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.

3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimer's/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long-term placement in a home-like environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of Maine State Board-approved CNA course

• Valid on the State of Maine CNA registry

EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years previous CNA experience preferred

• Will consider new CNAs with relevant work experience

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Medical terminology preferred

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.

• The ability to work well within a team of other care providers

• Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week

• Flexibility to float to other units as needed

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.

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