What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Avesta?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Avesta Housing is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work at our assisted living facility, 75 State Street. The role of CNA is to provide high quality care to the residents of the facility that is consistent with procedures outlined by Health Services and the mission of 75 State Street.
About 75 State Street
Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide peace of mind to each resident as well as to their respective family.
Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!
What it's Like to Work Here
Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.
What We're Looking For
The person who is ready for this opportunity will have 1 or more years' experience as a CNA and meet the following requirements :
- Excellent judgment
- Caring attitude
- Detail oriented
- Good communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude
- Experience working with the elderly in a personal care environment preferred.
- Graduate of approved CNA training program and active placement on State of Maine CNA Registry.
- Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors.
- Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.
- Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect.
- Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude.
- Must be at least 16 years or older.
Click HERE to view the full job description for the CNA position.
These are non-exempt / hourly positions. The starting pay rates are as follows :
Day Shift : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Evening and Night Shift : $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits
We have excellent employee benefits, including :
Ready to Apply?
If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!
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