Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA - Alzheimer's Care Center

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team at the Alzheimer’s Care Center in Gardiner. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful, person-centered care to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, supporting both their physical and emotional well-being.

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Alzheimer’s Care Center, Gardiner

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Shift: Day

$7,500 sign-on bonus potential for experienced CNAs. To qualify for the bonus: must have one year of CNA experience, must accept at least a 30-hour-per-week position. Current Maine General employees and former Maine General employees within one year of separation are ineligible.

• Perform basic patient care activities within the scope of practice.
• Assist patients with meeting emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Greet patients and visitors; answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
• Call codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping unit and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.

• Valid Maine CNA certification or ability to obtain one within 120 days of hire.
• Genuine passion for caring for older adults and individuals with memory loss.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.

• Shift differentials up to an additional $7/hr for select shifts.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Work-life balance: earned time off, paid parental leave, etc.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Student loan assistance potential reimbursements.

• Physical wellness benefits and resources.
• Generous earned time plan.
• Employee assistance program for emotional support.
• Access to wage advances with Pay Activ.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Retirement contributions up to 2% of pay in 403(b) and additional 2% in 401(a).
• Insurance options: life, short-term and long-term disability.

Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for career growth.

Maine General is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vet/Disability are welcome. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation is available by contacting HR at .