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.