City of Portland - CNA - Office of Elder Affairs

Start Date: January 21, 2025 | End Date: January 31, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Clerk, Other
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City of Portland - CNA - Office Of Elder Affairs
Health and Human Services Department, Office of Elder Affairs

Schedule: Full-time 37.5 hours per week position, Monday-Friday, day shift only.

Are you an experienced and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a passion for helping older adults? Do you have at least two years of experience in long-term care settings or community setting? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated team! We are seeking a caring and motivated CNA to provide exceptional care and support to our residents. As a valued member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults, while working in a warm and supportive environment.

The City of Portland Adult Day Services Program is designed to: Offer supportive, daytime care that enables individuals living alone or with family to remain at home; help individual clients rediscover and expand their abilities, friendships, and interests; provide a specialized program for clients with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia; and provide much-needed respite for caregivers. Some services may include, a light breakfast and hardy noon meal, health and medication monitoring by a Registered Nurse (RN), therapeutic activities such as music, art, exercise, and much more.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must possess a valid State of Maine CNA Certificate and have completed an approved CNA training program.

• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, residents, family members, visitors, physicians and the general public.

• Must possess a Maine Class C driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for work use.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• At least two years experience working with older adults in a long term care or community setting to join our adult day program team strongly preferred.

• Experience in dementia care. A background in recreational therapy or activity coordination

Applications accepted until 1/31/2025.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 5M) $21.42 - $25.58/hr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits may include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Thirteen paid holidays

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

• Use of City recreation facilities

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at [email protected] or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected]

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5940256