Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Job Type: Part-time

Description

About EverHaven

EverHaven is a nurse-led, concierge, non-medical personal care agency serving seniors and adults with disabilities. Our CNAs support client dignity, independence, and well-being through compassionate, skilled care in the home while honoring EverHaven’s non-medical scope of practice. You will be supported by RN oversight, clear service plans, and a team that values professionalism, calm communication, and consistent routines.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

1) Personal Care and ADLs

• Bathe, provide oral hygiene, groom, dress, and toilet clients per service plan. 
• Perform safe transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and approved assistive devices.
   

2) Health Monitoring and Support

• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, and intake and output as directed by the RN Supervisor and documented in the service plan.
• Provide non-skilled support such as emptying drainage or catheter bags only when allowed under PCA scope and documented in the care plan.
• Assist licensed nurses with set up for procedures when present, but do not perform independent skilled nursing or invasive procedures.
   

3) Medication Reminders and Observation

• Provide medication reminders only in accordance with EverHaven Medication Support policy.
  • No medication administration
  • No dose preparation
  • No PRN judgment
• Observe and promptly report changes in skin, mobility, cognition, behavior, or breathing to the RN Supervisor.
   

4) Documentation and Communication

• Complete the Daily Caregiver Visit Note with EVV fields and clinical observations by end of shift or within 24 hours.
• Escalate safety concerns, incidents, and client or family complaints to the RN Supervisor without delay.
• Participate in care conferences, case reviews, and team meetings as requested.
   

5) Infection Control and Safety

• Follow EverHaven infection control and OSHA bloodborne pathogen policies.
• Use PPE as required and maintain a clean, hazard-reduced environment in the client home.
• Report environmental or equipment safety issues to the RN Supervisor.
   

6) Supervision, Mentoring, and Training

• When assigned, support orientation of new PSS staff by modeling EverHaven standards and safe techniques under RN oversight.
• Complete required orientation, annual competency review, and at least 12 hours of continuing education or in-service per year (or as updated by EverHaven).
   

Schedule & Compensation

• Guaranteed-hours track (program): Per Diem 24 hrs/week or Part-Time 30 hrs/week may be available after onboarding based on client demand, your availability, and performance. Written terms are provided if offered.
• Overtime: Non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with Maine law (generally time and one-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek). 
• Travel pay: Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time as applicable per EverHaven Mileage and On-Call Pay Policy.
   

What We Offer

Starting Day 1 (all W-2 caregivers):

• RN-led support, clear service plans, and respectful communication
• Paid orientation and required training
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement as applicable
• Shift differentials when assigned
• Opportunities for advancement, additional dementia training, and growth based on performance and needs
   

After 30 days (eligible employees only):
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment for eligible employees based on role classification and plan eligibility rules (typically tied to average hours worked and job status).

• PTO and holiday pay (if eligible)
• Access to health and other benefits if offered and if eligibility criteria are met
• Tuition or CEU support for advanced dementia training or related certifications may be available based on performance 

Screenings and Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent on meeting role requirements, including MBCC background check and FBI fingerprinting when required 
• Pre-employment drug screen per EverHaven policy
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance if driving to client homes
• Immunizations and screenings per EverHaven policy such as flu, Hepatitis B offered, and TB screening
   

Working Conditions

• Varied home environments with potential exposure to pets, smoke, and allergens
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids
• Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional short-notice assignments based on client needs
   

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or GED 
• Active Maine CNA certificate listed on the Maine CNA Registry 
• Current CPR or BLS per EverHaven policy
• TB screening or risk assessment per EverHaven policy
   

Experience (Preferred)

• At least 1 year CNA experience preferred (home care, assisted living, long-term care, or hospital)
• Experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or complex chronic conditions strongly preferred
   

Skills

• Strong clinical observation skills for early recognition of changes in condition
• Clear verbal and written communication and accurate documentation
• Ability to follow RN-developed plans and EverHaven procedures
   

Physical Requirements (Safe Patient Handling)

Ability to navigate stairs and small or cluttered home environments.

Ability to perform transfers, repositioning, and mobility support using proper body mechanics and approved assistive devices.

EverHaven follows safe patient handling practices: manual patient lifting is generally limited to about 35 pounds under best conditions. Heavier transfers require assistive equipment and/or team assist. 

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and repositioning.

Mission, Values, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our CNAs support client dignity, independence, and well-being through compassionate, skilled care in the home while honoring non-medical scope of practice.
EverHaven is committed to an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and agency needs.

Employment with EverHaven is at-will. This posting is not a contract and does not guarantee employment, wages, schedules, hours, benefits, differentials, or program availability. Maine recognizes at-will employment in most cases.