Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem | Day & Evening Shifts

The Cedars | Portland, Maine

Base Pay: $21.00–$25.87/hour

, based on experience.

Shift Differentials

• Evening: +$3.00/hour
• Weekend: +$3.00/hour
• Per Diem: +$3.00/hour

*Applicable shift differentials are paid in addition to base hourly pay. We believe in transparent compensation and clearly communicating our base rates and additional earning opportunities.*

About the Opportunity

The Cedars is an award-winning senior living community with a longstanding reputation for quality care and service.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dependable CNA who takes pride in their profession and shares our commitment to exceptional resident care. Opportunities may be available in both Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care and Assisted Living, depending on staffing needs and qualifications.

Be Part of a Team That Values Excellence

Our mission is simple: Always innovating to promote healthy aging in Maine.

For more than 95 years, The Cedars has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. Our WE CARE values—Welcoming, Enjoyment, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—guide everything we do.

We value CNAs who demonstrate compassion, professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to resident dignity.

We are looking for people who believe in providing great care as a standard, not an option.

Be part of a team with a purpose. Be part of The Cedars.

What You'll Do

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with meals, hydration, transfers, repositioning, and mobility.
• Obtain and document vital signs and complete accurate resident documentation.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team.

What We're Looking For

• Active Maine CNA certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of CNA experience required.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, or assisted living experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, compassionate, and professional.
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to high-quality resident care.

Benefits & Career Development

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site training in Gerontology, Dementia Care, and Rehabilitation.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

JHA Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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Pay: $21.00 - $25.87 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s)

* Are you interested in Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem?

Experience

* CNA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

* State of Maine CNA license (Required)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person