JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant for the Orthopedic unit is an essential member of the patient care team who contributes to the well-being and comfort of patients during their stay by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the registered nurse. The CNA will be responsible for assisting with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, oral care, hair care, shaving, and other activities of daily living. They will aid the RN in performing vitals, providing post-op care, ambulation, mobility, and positioning. As part of an interdisciplinary team, they will actively participate in establishing plans of care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of Maine State Board-approved CNA course
• Valid State of Maine CNA certification
• BLS certification required

EXPERIENCE

• No previous experience is required, willing to train the right candidate

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to function in high-stress situations
• Flexibility is required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. May be asked to float to other departments

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).