CNA Part Time Night Shift

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Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people in central, western and Midcoast Maine. Its facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, and it also supports the Core Medical Group, the Heart and Vascular Institute, the Life Flight program, and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

• The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician, assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing personal care, emotional support, and performing more complex clinical skills under RN direction.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including adult, geriatric, and the general patient population.
• Provides patient care that meets psychosocial and physical needs within CNA's scope of practice.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharge and transfers.
• Assists with bathroom, shower, dressing; changing bed linens; cleaning over‑bed table and bedside stand; straightening room/bay as necessary throughout the shift.
• Assists with transporting patients to and from the Holding Room/Operating Room; turns over patient bay in a quick and efficient manner.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, and assisting in the use of bedpan, commode, and ambulating patients.
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays; assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
• Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable.
• Answers patients' call lights, anticipates needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients.
• Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform procedures within CNA's scope of practice per state law.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, and intake/output as requested; reports patient pain complaint to RN.
• Observes patients' mental and physical conditions and reports any changes to supervising RN.
• Applies infection control procedures appropriately.
• Maintains patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Communicates clearly and concisely to RNs and medical staff.
• Maintains good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Documents consistently with current standards and policies.
• Attends continued education programs to learn new treatments, procedures, and developmental skills.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; demonstrates flexibility, organization, and function under stressful situations.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Provides consistent customer service, maintains a pleasant demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all internal and external customers.
• Initiates assistance to individuals who may not be direct customers and follows up to resolve service difficulties.
• Conducts work with respect for coworkers and fosters calmness during stressful situations.
• Interacts with supervisory personnel professionally and appropriately.
• Demonstrates commitment to service through consistent attendance, punctuality, and proper scheduling of absences.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of 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 and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards.
• I am creating a warming, caring, and non‑judgmental environment.
• I am actively listening and seeking…