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Certified Nursing Assistant

📍 Orono, maine · · · hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$22.75/hr Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.