Certified Nursing Assistant

at 3Rivers, Inc. in Orono, Maine, United States

Job Description

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at 3Rivers, you won’t just be doing a job—you’ll be making a real difference every single day. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) by helping them live healthy, meaningful, and dignified lives. From assisting with daily routines and personal care to celebrating accomplishments and encouraging independence, your work will matter. You’ll partner with nurses, supervisors, and an interdisciplinary team to deliver active treatment and person-centered supports, following each individual’s plan while promoting choice, inclusion, and normalization. Along the way, you’ll build strong relationships, grow your skills through ongoing training, and work in a structured, supportive environment where teamwork and compassion are valued. If you’re dependable, caring, and passionate about helping others thrive, 3Rivers offers you the opportunity to do meaningful work, be part of something bigger, and go home each day knowing you made a difference.

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Provides direct care to residents and ensures basic activities of daily living and personal hygiene skills are completed.
2. Provides developmental training and active treatment through program implementation and policy adherence.
3. Receives 16 - 20 hours of in-service training annually.

REPORTS TO/SUPERVISED BY:  Reports to Nursing and House Supervisors.  Supervised by House Supervisor or overnight nurse.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. 18 years of age or able to follow labor regulations. 
2. High school graduate, equivalent, or working towards a diploma/equivalent. 
3. Has completed a CNA course and is on the CNA State of Maine registry in good standing.
4. Must not be a convicted felon or convicted of a crime involving abuse of a person or animal.
5. Have a genuine desire/interest to work with persons with intellectual disabilities.
6. Have a valid Maine Drivers License in good standing.

PHYSICAL/SPECIAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to lift 35 lbs. 
2. Ability to understand and implement the concept of normalization and active treatment.
3. Ability to remain calm and function appropriately in stressful situations.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

WORK HOURS: Full time, part-time and/or per diem positions.  Shifts vary based on consumer’s needs.  Staff must report 10 minutes before all shifts begin to receive communicated report from previous shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Works primarily indoors in well-lighted and ventilated rooms.  Possibility of cuts or minor burns from equipment and may be exposed to communicable diseases.  Possibility of strain or injury from interacting with the consumers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Work Skills (These are core to TFH’s mission and are expected of all employees):

1.        On time                         
2.        Good attendance                          
3.         Work of good quality     
4. Ability to work independently (self initiative, completes tasks accurately and timely)     
5.         Organized (prepared, orderly, returns things, uses time well)                                            
6.        Maintains confidentiality and consumer rights.
7.         Treats consumers with respect and dignity. (positive regard, empathy,  normalization)
8.       Works as a member of the team. (aware of others needs, impact on others, cooperation)
9.         Acts as a good role model and demonstrates a positive attitude.
10.      Communicates effectively, courteously and professionally.
11.      Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback in supervision.

12        Adapts to changes in the work environment, with consumers and/or co-workers

13        Complies with and reports problems with Policies and Procedures.

14        Practices high safety and sanitation standards. (aware of hazards, utilizes precautions,

            fills out staff I & A reports.) Cleans and sanitizes work area according to standards.

1.      Attends/participates in all in-services, trainings, and meetings required by TFH.
2.      Represents the Agency in a professional manner.
3.      Participates in their own professional growth and development. (works toward improving their performance, increase knowledge, skill etc.)
4.      Willingly performs other duties as requested or required by supervisor(s).
5. Supports and has a positive attitude about committee work going on in the agency.

Specific Work Skills (These apply to one’s position):

Related To Nursing:

1. Monitors physical and emotional status of the consumers and reports all changes to the   Charge Nurse.
2.  Monitors the location of consumers at all times.
3.  Provides and/or assists each consumer with personal hygiene, i.e. bathing, skin care,     oral hygiene, grooming, and perineal care.
4.  Implements proper lifting techniques when lifting and/or transferring consumers.
5.  Takes vital signs and/or weights monthly or as needed.
6.  Records all necessary nursing documentation correctly, i.e. I&O’s, health data

       sheets, etc.

1.  Accompanies consumers to medical appointments, i.e. doctors, dentists, etc.
2.  Drives van to transport consumers as required.
3.  Consistently offers choice making opportunities.
4. Follows toileting plans and addresses incontinence episodes promptly.
5. Adheres to individual serving portions recommended by dietary and/or medical

       professionals.

1.  Labels food and drink with date and contents when stored in refrigerator.
2.  Flexible.
3.  Picks up shifts.
4.  Greets family members and visitors with courtesy.
5.  Practices high personal hygiene.
6.  Completes incident/accident reports legibly and in a timely manner.
7.  Keeps common working/living areas clean and neat in appearance.

Related To Programming:

1. Implements all aspects of the PCP to include program plans as written.
2. Promotes active treatment and normalization.
3. Assists consumers to participate in activities as scheduled.
4. Assist consumers in participating in community inclusion activities as scheduled.
5. Has knowledge of Federal and State behavior regulations and strictly implements        behavior programs written by the QIDP and/or Psychologist.
6. Completes programming documentation promptly and accurately.
7. Attends annuals and quarterly reviews, as appropriate.
8.  Makes self available to consultants, i.e. Psychologist, Occupational Therapist,

       Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, etc.

1. Provides reasonable response time when giving instructions.
2. Reports inconsistencies in programming.
3. Refrains from discussing inappropriate consumer behaviors in front of other

            consumers.

1. Promotes privacy of consumers between other consumers, staff, visitors and guests.

Related to Orientation/Role Modeling:

1. Orientation of employees to consumer routines, as assigned.
2. Serves as a role model for all employees, i.e. presents a positive attitude,           implements programs correctly, adheres to Treats Falls House policies and procedures, etc     

1. Provides to supervisors input on new employee evaluations and job performance.