Location: Waterville, ME

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $22 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 personal care to residents, supporting dignity and comfort
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Take and record vital signs accurately and report any changes to the nursing team
• Support safe mobility and transfers using proper techniques to protect residents and staff
• Document resident care and observations clearly and promptly in the chart
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to deliver person-centered care
• Maintain infection control practices and a clean, safe environment for residents

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• Eligibility or active certification to work as a CNA in Maine (facility will confirm requirements)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification as required by the facility
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced care environment with a strong bedside manner
• Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, and TB screening per facility policy

Education

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved CNA training program

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on patient care and ADL support
• Accurate vital signs collection and basic patient assessments
• Clear, timely documentation and charting
• Safe transfer and mobility assistance techniques
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Effective communication and teamwork with clinical staff
• Time management and prioritization in a dynamic care setting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help make temporary relocation easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can build toward the future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to rest, recharge, and avoid burnout
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support to get you where you need to be
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team and facility culture that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Waterville, ME

This travel assignment in Waterville offers a great balance of small-town charm and outdoor recreation. Explore Colby College and the Colby Museum of Art, stroll along the Kennebec River waterfront and downtown dining scene, or spend weekends on nearby Messalonskee Lake and the Belgrade Lakes region for boating, fishing, and scenic hikes. If you want a quick change of pace, regional destinations and Maine’s coastal attractions are within easy reach for day trips.

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