
Unit Aide / Assistant - Nursing Facility
Caribou, MEFull-time$15–17.55/hrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Unit Aide / Assistant provides non‑clinical support to nursing units in a long‑term care facility, ensuring a safe, resident‑centered environment. The role offers flexible day shifts, sign‑on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, and a pathway toward a CNA position for caring, independent individuals.
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Employment Status: Full-Time
Pay Rate: 15
PayRate Interval: Hourly
PayRate Max: 17.55
Shift: Days
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
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Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your work-life balance—we would love to hear about what interests you!
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Sign-On Bonuses: Available as you grow into a C.N.A. role with us.
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Education Support & Growth: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your healthcare career.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
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Employer-Paid Protection: Employer-paid life insurance.
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Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, and flexible spending accounts (including medical and dental).
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Paid Time Off: PTO available to all employees.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
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Experience & Passions: Experience with, and a strong desire to care for people—especially those who are older and chronically ill.
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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.
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Culture & Communication: Ability to engage and embrace culture change and communicate additional education or training needs timely to your supervisor.
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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!
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