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Northern Light Health CNA Earn & Learn Training in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Northern Light Mayo Hospital
Department: Emergency Department
Position is located: Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, ME
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 36 Hour/Week
Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM - shifts may vary during training
Summary:
Launch your healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in our upcoming Earn and Learn program! Up to $2k Sign-On Bonus Eligibility! Limited availability, apply now!
About the program:
Earn and Learn Model! The model provides a combination of paid education and work experience! While in the program, participates split their paid time with 24 hours of education and 12 hours working as a Unit Helper. This is a full-time, 36 hours per week, benefit eligible opportunity. Northern Light Health offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, wellness programs, and more!
First day of work: March 31, 2025
Program Dates: April 2 - May 15, 2025 - Class, labs and clinicals will be held at Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft.
Schedule: A tentative class schedule can be provided upon request and/or during interview. Work time will be built around education/class time. During training students will need to be available to attend all required lecture, lab and clinicals.
Work Commitment: State Exam on 05/15/2025. Once active on the Maine CNA registry, employee will transition into a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role with a two-year work commitment to Northern Light Mayo Dean Hospital. Units and shifts may vary following the program .
Requirements :
High school diploma or HiSet/GED required
Willing to take a CASAS (math and reading assessment) and receive an acceptable score for the program at Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative
Willing to work as a Unit Helper
Willing to sign a two-year work commitment as a full-time CNA following training at Northern Light Mayo Hospital. A promissory note applies.
Internal and In-System employees must be in good standing and in their current position for a minimum of six months, unless approved by local HR
Students must apply and be accepted by both Northern Light Mayo Hospital and our educational partner - Eastern Maine Community College to participate. Complete this link (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=L21UmBQvNU6tltbphHmq3ctmwrhBuEROsc3jdTEDIahUOEtWU05JUEw0MVY5SlJIMVNZQ1FCUDlDRi4u&origin=QRCode) to begin the consideration process with our educational partner.
Unit Helper Role:
The Unit Helper assists the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with some work functions while under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
Responsibilities:Provides supervision and assists patients to maintain personal hygiene by:
Combing hair and painting nails when desired by resident.
Helping the C.N.A. with the hydration cart.
Labeling personal items Assist the dining room staff with set up and clean up.
Pass food trays in dining room.
Perform activities with patients: i.e.: read to them, do puzzles, talk with them.
Assist with answering call bells and notify C.N.A. of request.
Make beds.
Fill portable oxygen tanks after proper training.
Clean whirlpool room and whirlpool after use.
Pick up clutter and help keep the unit clean and picked up.
Encourage participation in group activities and recreational programs and transport patients to activities of their choice.
Keep patients’ bed neat, clean and made up with fresh linens as required.
Keep furniture and personal articles neat and orderly in order to prevent falls and other accidents.
Practice good infection control by frequent hand washing and use of universal precautions.
Adhere to dress code and maintain good standard of personal hygiene and grooming.
Follow all facility personnel policies and procedures.
Perform other essential duties as requested, as approved by CNA instructor.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Provides prompt and effective service to internal and external customers.Competencies:
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.Working Conditions:
Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
Potential exposure to noxious odors.
Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
Extend body and limbs to reach items.
Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
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