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Certified Nursing Assistant

📍 Orono, maine · · · 39 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$22.75/hr ≈ $887/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Orono, ME

Start Date: 11-25-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Wednesday, 6:30 AM - 2:45 PM Day shift (Meal break: 30 minutes)

Hours per Week: 39

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 care for residents, assisting with activities of daily living
  • Support safe resident transfers and mobility with proper techniques
  • Monitor and record basic observations and changes in resident condition
  • Follow care plans and report updates clearly to nursing staff
  • Practice infection control and follow facility safety procedures
  • Treat residents with dignity and respect while promoting independence

Qualifications

  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • Able to work per-diem shifts and adapt to flexible scheduling
  • Must bring state or federal issued identification and wear a photo badge at all times
  • Completed COVID-19 vaccine or documented religious and/or medical exemption required

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong resident-focused care and empathy
  • Basic observations and documentation skills
  • Infection control awareness and proper PPE use
  • Good communication and teamwork with nursing staff
  • Time management for shift tasks and resident needs
  • Safe resident handling and transfer techniques

Benefits

  • Flexible per diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
  • Opportunity to build relationships in a community setting at Orono Commons
  • Supportive on-site team and orientation to get you comfortable fast
  • Clear COVID-19 policy with documented exemption process if needed
  • Pick-up shift opportunities for extra variety and flexibility
  • A role that lets you make a visible, meaningful difference every shift

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.