JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant for our Intensive Care Unit is an essential member of the patient care team who contributes to the well-being and comfort of patients during their stay by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the registered nurse. The CNA will be responsible for assisting with personal hygiene, including: bathing, dressing, oral care, hair care, shaving and other activities of daily living. They will help the RN with performing vitals, providing post-op care, ambulation, mobility and positioning. As part of an interdisciplinary team, they will actively participate in establishing plans of care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Graduates of the Maine State Board approved CNA course

• Valid State of Maine CNA certification

• BLS certification required

  EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years previous CNA experience required, preferably in a hospital setting

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required

• Ability to function in high-stress situations

• Flexibility is required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. May be asked to float to other departments

  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.

  Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).