Location: Lewiston, ME

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied rotating shifts including day and night (facility-determined start/end times; schedule may include days, evenings, and nights)

Candidate Pay Rate: $32 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 direct and compassionate patient care under the direction of an RN, helping residents feel safe and respected
• Administer medications via oral, topical, vaginal, rectal routes and by inhalation, following established protocols
• Chart all medications given, omitted, or refused accurately and promptly
• Assist residents with activities of daily living — personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and mealtime support
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes resident dignity and independence
• Communicate clearly with the care team and families to support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Maine State Board-approved CNA course (required)
• Active on the Maine CNA registry (required)
• Graduate of a Maine State-approved Certified Medication Administration program (required)
• At least 1 year of prior CNA experience (required)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer-service oriented with a compassionate approach to resident care

Education

• Graduate of a Maine State Board-approved CNA course
• Completion of a Maine State-approved Certified Medication Administration program

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration and medication charting
• Direct patient care and ADL assistance
• Basic medical terminology (preferred)
• Mobility assistance and personal hygiene support
• Clear documentation and charting practices
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel accommodations to make your assignment feel like home-away-from-home
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can stay current without the paperwork headache
• Travel reimbursement to help cover your trip to beautiful Maine
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments — we want you energized and ready to care
• A supportive, resident-focused team that values your skills and listens
• Onboarding and orientation to get you confident on day one
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• Professional development opportunities to grow your clinical skills

Travel Perks: Explore Lewiston, ME

Lewiston is a charming New England hub with a vibrant local scene. Explore the Bates College campus and its cultural events, stroll the Androscoggin Riverfront and Auburn Riverwalk, sample local eateries and breweries, or enjoy outdoor activities at nearby Lake Auburn and local parks. For weekend escapes, the region offers scenic drives for fall foliage, nearby skiing and outdoor recreation in western Maine, and easy access to larger Maine cities for arts, dining, and coastal day trips.

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