Location: Orono, ME

Start Date: 12-09-2025

End Date: 02-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days: Not specified (confirm with recruiter), 6:30 AM - 2:45 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 care to residents including bathing, dressing and mobility support
• Assist with daily living activities and make each resident’s comfort and dignity a priority
• Take and record vital signs, reporting changes in condition to nursing staff promptly
• Support safe transfers and use proper body mechanics to protect residents and yourself
• Document care activities accurately and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Help create a warm, home-like environment that supports residents’ emotional well-being

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
• Ability to work the listed day shift hours (6:30 AM - 2:45 PM) and meet a 40-hour guarantee
• Comfortable assisting with activities of daily living and safe resident handling
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, team-oriented attitude
• Previous experience in long-term care or similar settings is a plus but not always required
• Basic life support (BLS/CPR) preferred or willing to obtain if requested by the facility

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current CNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient-centered care and dignity-preserving assistance
• Basic clinical skills: vital signs, ADL assistance, observation and reporting
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Accurate documentation and charting practices
• Team communication and collaboration with nursing staff
• Time management and ability to prioritize resident needs

Benefits

• Generous travel stipend and housing assistance to make your assignment comfortable
• Competitive pay with a guaranteed 40 hours per week for added stability
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match to help you plan ahead
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team and facility that values compassion, teamwork and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Orono, ME

Orono sits along the scenic Penobscot River and is home to the University of Maine — perfect for a stroll on campus or catching a local game. Enjoy nearby nature at the Orono Bog Boardwalk and local trails for hiking, birdwatching and paddle sports. Bangor is a short drive away for dining, shopping and cultural events, and seasonal activities include excellent fall foliage, winter snow sports and spring/summer fishing and boating. Great small-town charm with easy access to larger-city amenities for weekends off.

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