Unit Aide / Assistant - Nursing Facility

Caribou Healthcare
  • Caribou, Maine
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Support Our Nursing Units and Make a Difference: Unit Aide / Assistant

    Are you caring, independent, and looking for a rewarding stepping stone to grow your career in healthcare?Behind every smoothly running nursing unit is a dedicated support team that keeps resident care flowing seamlessly. We are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Unit Aide / Assistant to join our nursing team. Whether you love caring for older adults or are looking for a stepping stone toward becoming a C.N.A., we want to support your need to balance work and life—and would love to hear about what interests you!


    About the Role

    As a Unit Aide / Assistant, you will provide vital non-clinical and supportive assistance across our nursing units. You will work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment to help maintain a safe, positive, and resident-centered environment. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in long-term care and take advantage of career growth pathways, including sign-on bonuses as you advance into a C.N.A. role.


    What We Offer You

    • Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance—we would love to hear about what interests you!


    • Sign-On Bonuses: Available as you grow into a C.N.A. role with us.


    • Education Support & Growth: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your healthcare career.


    • Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.


    • Employer-Paid Protection: Employer-paid life insurance.


    • Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, and flexible spending accounts (including medical and dental).


    • Paid Time Off: PTO available to all employees.


    Qualifications & Requirements

    • Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).


    • Experience & Passions: Experience with, and a strong desire to care for people—especially those who are older and chronically ill.


    • Core Skills & Abilities: Ability to work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment; strong verbal communication skills; a commitment to creating a safe environment and fostering positive customer relationships.


    • Culture & Communication: Ability to engage and embrace culture change and communicate additional education or training needs timely to your supervisor.


    • Screening & Contingencies: All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check. (Please note that the State of Maine requires the COVID-19 vaccination).


    Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Apply today and join a team that values your leadership, dedication, and care!


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCaribou, Maine

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched

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