Residential Aide - PSS, CNA or DSP

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Bolster Heights is seeking a Residential Aide to join our team!

This is a Full Time, benefits eligible position. Starting pay is $18.25 with a $2,500 Sign On Bonus!!

Position Summary:

Assists with the overall care of residents in cooperation with other facility staff as assigned by the charge person/Director of Clinical Services. Works in close cooperation with other team members to give personal care to assigned residents as needed. Assists in any way possible to provide a safe, homelike, and comfortable environment for the residents.

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be eligible to obtain PSS within first 120 days unless already certified. Student must complete certification program and be placed on the State Registry within four months.
• Residential Aide must have Residential Care Specialist 1(RCS-I), or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certification. May be trained within four months of employment.
• Six months to one-year experience preferred.

​Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists nurses working with assigned residents to administer to their personal needs; bathing, daily hygiene, toileting, lifting, turning or re-positioning with the nurse.
• Sets up and monitors residents prescribed diets during meal times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse/CRMA.
• Assists resident with ADLs including set up to extensive or total assist in care needs.
• Encourages resident to achieve maximum ambulation. Following P.T. instructions/program as needed.
• Applies anti-embolic stockings (no ace bandages).

What It’s Like Working At CMH: 

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members. 

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes: 

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program 
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system. 
• Dental plan 
• Vision plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Basic Life insurance at no cost 
• Supplemental Life insurance 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans 
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance 
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves 
• Comprehensive Wellness Program 

Living in Central Maine: 

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools. 

About Central Maine Healthcare:

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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

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