CNA Trainee- Patient Aide

CNA Trainee
- Patient Experience Aide - 95904

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital |US:

ME:

Ellsworth | Student | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Department:Emergency Department

Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Work Type:Full Time

Work Schedule:Variable

Salary Range: $18.00-$18.00 while in training. $21.00-$21.00 once active on CNA registry

Exempt:
No

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital (MCH)?

MCH is offering a FREE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program!

This excellent program is hosted at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in partnership with other Northern Light Health members. This 36 hour per week PAID position and consists of 24-32 hours of class and clinical experience per week, with the remaining hours spent as a Patient Experience Aide on one of nursing units at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. If you are accepted in the program, you will be a full-time employee while earning your CNA certificate.

Training is approximately 6 weeks long, starting the week of November 9, 2026. Training is approximately 6 weeks long, starting the week of November 9, 2026.

• Participate in a pre-admission interview
• Pass pre-employment background check
• Willing to take a CASAS (reading) test. Must obtain a 240 or higher to participate in the program.
• Work 36 hours a week while in training
• Once certified students will be placed into a full time, 36 hours per week CNA position with a one-year work commitment at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.

The Patient Experience Aide role is a position providing support to the patient care team by providing constant observation, monitoring, feeding assistance. Feeding assistance will include cutting food, unwrapping food, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the course of patient meal. Patient's mouth will be checked before offering more food or fluids and returning food tray back to cart when patient is finished.

Mobility assistance of assigned patients is used to ensure safety and prevention of injury. Ambulation will include the use of assistive devices (walker, cane) if needed, understanding that walking distance and speed is determined by patient tolerance. Responsible for one on one direct, continuous observation for the purpose of injury prevention of patients who might be at high risk. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the department policies and procedures, responsible for keeping patient in his/her line of vision at all times, and working with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to prevent physical harm to patients ensuring optimal patient safety and patient comfort.

This position is responsible for performing secretarial and reception support, cleaning assigned areas of the hospital, as well as assisting in achieving the ideal experience for all patients.

Essential duties of this role require time spent sitting or walking, mobilizing patient by patient transfer, ambulation and mobility while working independently, as part of a pair, and/or part of a team of healthcare, providers. Answers the telephone and take messages, screens, and/or forwards calls appropriately with efficiency, tact, and courtesy. Feeding patients in need of assistance including setting up tray, unwrap and open food, and preparing food for patient consumption.

Closely observing a patient, documenting, and collaborating with other health care staff members for an assigned shift. The employee must possess the core competencies of self-management, collaboration, initiative flexibility and motivation, i.e. staff must be willing to accept changes in assignment as needed. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned. Documents activity, feeding and observations while observing patients.

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust:
  Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or…