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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Nursing Assistant

  • New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Medical Center and Encompass Health
  • South Portland, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 18 days ago

accounts Flexible scheduling lets you live your best life Dedicated career framework path to progress to RNT II,III and IV roles A welcoming community of people who love what they do Be the kind of CNA...

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CNA

  • New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Medical Center and Encompass Health
  • North Windham, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • North Windham, ME
  • 18 days ago

accounts Flexible scheduling lets you live your best life Dedicated career framework path to progress to RNT II,III and IV roles A welcoming community of people who love what they do Be the kind of CNA...

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Rnt

  • New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Medical Center and Encompass Health
  • Cumberland Center, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • Cumberland Center, ME
  • 18 days ago

accounts Flexible scheduling lets you live your best life Dedicated career framework path to progress to RNT II,III and IV roles A welcoming community of people who love what they do Be the kind of CNA...

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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

  • Windward Gardens
  • Camden, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Camden, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities: The Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA works alongside a Licensed/Registered Nurse to directly impact patients'/residents' quality of life by assisting with their activities of daily...

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CNA

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bangor
  • Bangor, ME
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 20 hours ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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Certified Medication Technician (CNA-M)

  • National Health Care Associates
  • Brewer, ME
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brewer, ME
  • 6 hours ago

Under supervision, the Med Tech administers prescribed medications to residents and performs other nursing assistant responsibilities including bathing, dressing and feeding residents, recording clinical...

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Travel Certified Medication Aide

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Farmington, ME
  • 7 hours ago
  • Farmington, ME
  • 7 hours ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Medication Aide Valid Medication Aide Certification in compliance with state regulations Valid CNA Certification in compliance with state...

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CRMA/CNA/PSS - FT/PT/PD - $1k Sign-On Bonus

  • The Landing at Saco Bay
  • Saco, ME
  • 13 hours ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities: Help residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming....

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Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech -CNA-M

  • First Atlantic Health Care
  • Caribou, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Caribou, ME
  • 17 hours ago

CNA-Med Tech Job Summary As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and service to our Residents is the primary responsibility of our Med Tech....

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CNA

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Farmington, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Farmington, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Essential Work Functions: Record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool - High School Transition to Practice

  • Maine Health
  • Biddeford, ME
  • 18 hours ago
  • Biddeford, ME
  • 18 hours ago

The CNA joining the Float Pool is looking to gain or build upon a broad range of clinical skills and knowledge base....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Temporary Bridge Med/Surg Telemetry/IMC (R9)

  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • 18 hours ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 18 hours ago

Maine Medical Center Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 73597 Unit Bio: Known as R9, this unit is comprised of 36-beds. 24 beds designated to acute care medical surgical acuity, with medical...

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Nursing Assistant

  • Encompass Health
  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 1 day ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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Paid Nurse Aide Training

  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Falmouth, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Falmouth, ME
  • 1 day ago

at Genesis Healthcare in Falmouth, Maine, United States Job Description Overview At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $26/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Berwick, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Berwick, ME
  • 2 days ago

." - CNA, Kansas City, MO...

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Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Maine

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

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
24.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

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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