MaineGeneral Health System·Augusta, Maine
Performs basic patient care activities and distributes medications to residents according to physician orders. Reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff and maintains a clean, orderly environment.
Join a compassionate and collaborative team at MaineGeneral Health!
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled CNA-M to join our care team at Gray Birch in Augusta. Our team-centered environment fosters collaboration and mutual support, helping every staff member deliver the highest quality of care and service to our residents and their families.
Position: Certified Nursing Assistant – Medication Aide (CNA-M) Location: Gray Birch – Augusta, Maine Schedule: Part-time (32 hours/week) Shift: Days (5:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) $7,500 sign-on bonus potential for experienced CNA-Ms To qualify for the bonus: Must have one year of CNA-M experience Must accept at least a 30-hour-per-week position. Current MaineGeneral employees are ineligible; former MaineGeneral employees are ineligible until greater than 1 year of separation from employment What You'll Do: Performs basic patient care activities within the scope of practice. Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff. Assists patients with meeting their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. Distributes medications to residents per physician orders and completes required documentation. Assists with keeping unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. What You Bring: A valid State of Maine CNA-M certification Certification from an accredited Medication Technician Program (CMT) is required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A commitment to teamwork and high-quality resident care Why Join MaineGeneral? Competitive Pay – Earn up to an additional $7/hr for select shifts. Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and more. Financial Security – Up to 4% retirement contributions and potential student loan reimbursement. Career Growth – Opportunities to advance within our organization. Compensation Information: $20.01 - $35.02
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 .
Requires a valid State of Maine CNA-M certification and certification from an accredited Medication Technician Program (CMT). Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality resident 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.
