MaineGeneral Health System·Augusta, Maine
Provides basic patient care and emotional support under the supervision of an RN in the Critical Care Unit. Responsibilities include reporting abnormal patient findings and maintaining a clean, stocked unit environment.
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The Role: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Critical Care Unit Provides patient care under the supervision of an RN in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic CNA to join our team of highly skilled professionals in the Critical Care Unit at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. This position is 30 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a). You will work three 12-hour shifts one week, and two 12-hour shifts the next. Weekend and Holiday rotation required. The Work: Performs basic patient care activities within the scope of practice. Assists patients with meeting their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff Assists with keeping unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly You Have: Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) and is in active and good standing on the State of Maine CNA registry. Commitment to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our MaineGeneral team. Ability to work effectively with the Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Administration, and other personnel to provide excellent patient care. You Get: Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement Growth opportunities within the organization Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance Compensation Information: $19.65 - $34.39
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future. Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves. Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness: Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time. Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in active and good standing on the State of Maine registry. Requires the ability to work effectively with medical staff and a commitment to patient care.
Market context
Support-services roles in Maine are often in steady demand because healthcare and care-adjacent settings rely on dependable staff for daily operations and patient support. Competition can be strong for candidates with active Maine CNA certification, current immunization records, and flexibility around schedules; benefits like health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and referral bonuses can make openings more attractive. Before applying, confirm your certification and immunization documentation, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
