Job Details

City of Portland - CNA of Elder Affairs

Position Number: 6745909
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

City of Portland - CNA of Elder Affairs

Adult Daycare - CNA
Health and Human Services Department, Office of Elder Affairs

About the Office of Elder Affairs:

Our mission is to creatively and collaboratively address issues that present hardships for Portland residents as they age.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a caring and energetic Certified Nursing Assistant to join our adult day program team. Qualified applicants will have at least two years experience working with older adults in a long term care or community setting, and experience in dementia care is preferred. Applicants with a background in recreational therapy or activity coordination are encouraged to apply!

Duties & Responsibilities:

May oversee the activities and work of volunteers.
Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting individual and group recreational activities appropriate to clients' needs, abilities, and interests.
Plan activities and transport clients on community outings.
Provide basic physical care to clients attending the Adult Day Service Programs, which may include whirlpool bathing, grooming, toileting, simple food preparation, serving meals and snacks, transferring, and ambulating with one assist.
Works as part of a team to determine an appropriate individual care plan for each client.
Maintains equipment and facilities, and obtains the supplies or materials necessary to do the work.
Performs related work as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

Current Nursing Assistant Certificate in good standing on the State of Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) registry
Must have and maintain a valid State of Maine Class C driver's license with a good driving record.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and to push wheelchairs.
Able to perform duties in a manner that is safe for both clients and employees, by following standard safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Recreation therapy or activity coordinator certification preferred, equivalent work experience also accepted.
Knowledge and experience planning and executing safe and appropriate therapeutic activities for elderly and/or disabled adults.
Excellent communication skills.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week position. Schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift only.

Applications accepted until December 5, 2025.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 5), with a starting pay range of $22.28-24.35/hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=322&sreq=5&form=5000&desc=CNA%20OF%20ELDER%20AFFAIRS