JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. The CNA partners with patients and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care. Primary responsibilities will include: assisting with personal hygiene, assisting with ambulation, and assisting at mealtimes. The CNA will promote and maximize independence in line with the function of the assigned unit.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Valid on the State of Maine CNA registry

  EXPERIENCE

• 1 year previous CNA work preferred

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask and work well in high-stress situations

• Flexibility is required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Will be required to float to multiple units

  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).