CNA Weekend Warrior

Weekend Warrior Program

An every weekends scheduling option for CNAs newly hired in the Nursing Department on a limited basis. Employees must commit to enroll in the program for twenty‑six (26) consecutive weekends (six months). During this period, the employee will be scheduled to work a minimum of three (3) twelve‑hour or two (2) sixteen‑hour shifts per weekend.

The weekend begins on Friday at 6:30 a.m. and ends on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.

• Premium differential of $3.00 per hour will be paid for hours actually worked within the defined weekend time. This premium is in addition to any and all weekend differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability.
• Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us.

• Provides activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs.
• Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies, and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
• Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing care.
• Friendly and professional bedside manner.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Multi‑tasking skills.
• Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.
• Understands legal implications of patient care.

• Must be a graduate of a state‑approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and on the Maine CNA Registry.
• Able to work scheduled shifts, committing to being there for your team and residents.
• Must be able to interact with our computer‑based Electronic Medical Record system.