Job Details

City of Portland - Unit Assistant

Position Number: 6569846
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

City of Portland - Unit Assistant

NURSING UNIT ASSISTANT/CNA TRAINING
Health and Human Services Department – Barron Center

The Barron Center is currently hiring Unit Assistants. A CNA course is offered at the Barron Center to advance this position.

The Barron Center, where kindness matters, is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine's largest skilled nursing facility. Apply today for an opportunity to join a truly excellent, stable, and dedicated professional Nursing team. The Unit Assistant is responsible for assisting the Nursing team by creating a homelike environment for our Residents. Unit Assistants also support our Nursing team by providing services to assist Residents' basic care needs within their scope of practice.

Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted, by joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of our Residents!

Applications accepted until filled

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 3M) - Starting at $18.72/hour, plus any applicable shift differentials.

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 questions or need assistance with the application, please contact 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=64&sreq=1&form=1000&desc=UNIT%20ASSISTANT