Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Orono, ME
Start Date: 11-18-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:30 PM - 10:45 PM (Evening)
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
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming) with respect and dignity
- Take and record vital signs and communicate changes in condition promptly
- Support safe transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics and equipment
- Provide compassionate, person-centered care and emotional support to residents
- Document care accurately in the assigned charting system and report concerns to nursing staff
- Follow infection control procedures and facility policies to keep residents and team safe
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (per facility requirements)
- Must present a state or federal issued identification and wear a photo badge at all times
- Completion of employer-required COVID-19 vaccine or documented religious/medical exemption as required by facility
- Ability to safely perform resident transfers and routine physical tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work per-diem assignments
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with residents and team members
- Basic clinical skills: taking vitals, assisting with ADLs, skin and mobility checks
- Knowledge of infection prevention and resident safety practices
- Good time management and ability to prioritize resident needs
- Team-player mindset and willingness to follow care plans and nurse direction
Benefits
- Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
- Supportive team environment with hands-on clinical mentorship
- On-site orientation and quick start so you hit the floor confidently
- Opportunity to gain diverse experience across resident care areas
- Clear communication from staffing coordinators and easy shift pickup
- A professional workplace that values your safety and dignity
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.
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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.