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

  • Cumberland Center, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Cumberland Center, ME
  • 4 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

  • Steep Falls, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Steep Falls, ME
  • 4 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

  • Steep Falls, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Steep 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!...

CNA Ltc

  • Portland, ME
  • 4 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 4 hours ago

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong LTC CNA to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required....

Travel CNA

  • Rockland, ME
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 5 hours ago

CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant- Traveler Position: CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant Specialty: Certified Nursing Assistant Lic/Certs: BLS, State License 13 week CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant...

Certified Residential Medication Aide

  • Oakland, ME
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, ME
  • 5 hours ago

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a...

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Medical Surgical

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 hours ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Certified Nursing Assistant $20.00/hour

  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Skowhegan, ME
  • 7 hours ago

Estimated Pay Package Up to $ 800.00 per week Up to $ 20.00 per hour *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of...

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant for Agency

  • Bangor, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 7 hours ago

- Agency CNA 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....

CNA/ Medical Technician

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 10 hours ago

*Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with one year of experience as a CNA....

CNA - Glenridge, 36 hours/week - nights

  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 hours ago

Job Description: Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Location: Glenridge, Augusta Schedule: Full-time (36 hours/week) Shift: Nights (7p-7a) Role: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) As a Memory...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Respiratory/ICU Step-Down (Bean5)

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

CNA Training | Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME (mainehealth.org)...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical/Surgical Telemetry (R9)

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

Experience: CNA experience 0-6 months. On-the-job training provided....

Certified Nursing Assistant Medications (CNA-M)- Cove's Edge

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

Current applicable state(s) license as a Certified Nursing Assistant-Medications (CNA-M) required. Current applicable state(s) license as a Certified Medication Technician required....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nephrology/Transplant (R5)

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

Experience: CNA experience 0-6 months. On-the-job experience provided....

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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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