CNA Jobs in Maine

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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CNA

  • Steep Falls, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Steep Falls, ME
  • 24 days ago

New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland is hiring CNAs for Full and Part time positions. Day and night are shift are available!...

Nursing Assistant

  • Lisbon Falls, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lisbon Falls, ME
  • 30+ days ago

New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland is hiring CNAs for Full and Part time positions. Day and night are shift are available!...

Rnt

  • Bath, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bath, ME
  • 60+ days ago

New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland is hiring CNAs for Full and Part time positions. Day and night are shift are available!...

Long Term Care CNA - Night Shift (DYP)

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Long Term Care CNA - Night Shift (DYP)s to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care

  • Presque Isle, ME
  • 5 hours ago
  • Presque Isle, ME
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant-Long Term Care for a travel assignment in Presque Isle Maine.

CNA / Nurse Assistant

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 hours ago

Job Details Profession: CNA / Nurse Assistant Pay: $1,170.00 to $1,362.00 weekly Assignment Length: 26 Weeks Schedule: 3x12-Hour 19:00 - 07:30 Openings: 1 Start Date: 05-19-2025 Experience: 1 year Facility...

PCA/CNA/PSS $22.00 per hour

  • ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • ME
  • 7 hours ago

Looking to Hire dependable, companionate people or person to care for a 30 year old male in his home located in Buxton. He is intelligent,witty with a dry sense of humor!!No experience needed just...

PCA no experience needed

  • ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • ME
  • 7 hours ago

Looking to Hire dependable and compassionate people or person to assist in the care of a disabled 30 year old male in his home located in Buxton.$22.00 per hour No experience needed willing to...

Mental Health Technician (CNA)- Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services

  • Rockport, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rockport, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Active Certification on the State of Maine CNA Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant required....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Cove's Edge

  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Nursing Assistants: 0-1years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time) 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time CNA...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Telemetry (R1)

  • Portland, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Seeking a career as a CNA but not currently on the Registry? We offer a paid Internship program! Earn while you learn - get started today!...

CNA - Medical Surgery, Full Time, Days

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 1 day ago

* This is a full time, benefits eligible position on the day shift Position Summary: The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician....

CNA - Medical Surgery, Part Time, Days

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 1 day ago

* This is a Part t ime, benefits eligible position on the day shift Position Summary: The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician....

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Evenings)

  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago

- What You'll Do: As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate and personalized care to our residents....

T-CNA CNA

  • Falmouth, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Falmouth, ME
  • 1 day ago

ID: 53721737 Shift: 06:45:00 - 15:15:00 Description: must be flexible and have transportation Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:92

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Maine

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

CNAs in Maine offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Maine
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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