Wellness Center CNA

Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for our residents with a person-centered approach to care. We offer excellent staff to resident ratios and a clean, safe, and friendly work environment. 

Monday - Friday, 8:30a-5p

Responsibilities:

Resident Care

• Provides Respite Care and Personal Care Visits. 
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity.
• Obtain and document vital signs as needed.
• Collect specimens as instructed under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls, pendants, and pull cords, notifying the Community Wellness Nurse or security as necessary.
• Complete Incident Reports and provide assistance as needed.
• Get to know each resident’s unique preferences, goals, and needs to ensure individualized care.
• Encourage independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs, and rehabilitation.
• Foster a calm, welcoming atmosphere where residents feel comfortable sharing their needs and concerns.
• Utilize inactive time to engage with residents and enrich their quality of life.

Housekeeping & Safety Responsibilities

• Change bed linens, make beds, and keep rooms clean and orderly.
• Maintains safe and sanitary work practices, stations, and equipment, to prevent injury to self and others.

Resident Engagement & Activities

• Actively engage residents in daily activities or social events that align with their interests and abilities (e.g., arts and crafts, exercise, group discussions).
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

Administrative & Documentation Responsibilities

• Document residents’ interactions with the Wellness Center.
• Maintain proficiency in scheduling software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Answer phones and email correspondence, including handling calls, scheduling consultations, and managing patient queries or concerns.
• Manage UNE provider schedules, ensuring efficient appointment coordination.
• Maintain accurate patient records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between UNE staff, Wellness staff, and residents to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of the Piper Shores Mission Statement and Employee Handbook.

Other Responsibilities

• • Deliver pharmacy packages as needed.
  • Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Maine C.N.A. certification required. Piper Shores will sponsor payment of a training program for candidates without a current certification.
• Experience working with a senior population preferred; will provide training to entry-level candidates
• Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with Seniors and co-workers
• Ability to stand and move for extended period of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently required. All bed lifts are completed using mechanical lifts.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan
• 100% company-sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 18 days of Paid Time Off to start, PTO buy-back feature
• 8 paid holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days
• Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match
• Employee referral bonuses up to $3,000
• Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursement
• Regular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contests
• Gift cards for outstanding service
• Generous annual performance increases to base pay
• Monthly Town Hall meetings to promote communication and hear employee concerns

Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.

Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process.

Under Maine law, all employees working in congregate care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.

Salary : $60