CNA Weekend Warrior

An every weekend scheduling option to CNAs newly hired in the Nursing department on a limited basis. Employees must make a commitment 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 (12) hour or two(2) sixteen (16) hour shifts per weekend.

For the purpose of defining this program, the “weekend” begins on Friday at 6:30am and ends on Monday evening at 7:00pm.

What you will receive as a First Atlantic HealthCare Weekend Warrior Employee

• A 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

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career in healthcare with us.

A Certified Nursing Assistant’s Job Responsibilities:

• Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Maintains 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.

CNA Skills and Qualifications:

• 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

CNA Requirements:

• 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 interact our computer-based Electronic Medical Record system.