Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Orono, ME
Start Date: 11-10-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:30 PM - 10:45 PM (Evening shift)
Candidate Pay Rate: $22.75 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on direct care to residents, assisting with activities of daily living
- Assist with safe transfers and mobility, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
- Take and document vital signs and report any changes in condition to the nursing team
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and resident observations
- Follow infection control practices and facility policies to keep residents and staff safe
- Wear required identification and photo badge at all times while on assignment
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or state registry status
- State or federal issued photo identification required (bring to facility)
- Completed original or updated COVID-19 vaccine or documented medical/religious exemption as required by employer/facility
- Ability to work the scheduled per-diem shift on 11/10/2026, 2:30 PM - 10:45 PM
- Comfortable following facility onboarding and assignment procedures
Knowledge & Skills
- Comfortable assisting with ADLs (bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding)
- Basic vital signs measurement and patient observation
- Strong communication and teamwork with nurses and interdisciplinary staff
- Good documentation skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of infection prevention and PPE use
- Safe resident handling and transfer techniques
Benefits
- Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
- Supportive team environment with hands-on mentorship
- Quick onboarding so you can start making an impact fast
- Clear facility policies and expectations for a smooth assignment
- Opportunities to expand clinical skills and experience across long-term care
- Recognition for great work and a professional, respectful workplace
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
Hashtags
#CertifiedNursingAssistantJobs #CNAJobs #OronoMEJobs #PerDiemNurse #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #NursingCareers #LongTermCareJobs #CNAOpening #OronoHealthcare
Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.