Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Are you passionate about caring for others and making a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives? Do you take pride in providing compassionate, respectful, and dependable care? 75 State Street and Avesta Housing are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support the health, comfort, and well-being of residents in our assisted living community.

In this vital, hands-on role, you’ll provide direct personal care, assist residents with daily activities, and help create a safe, supportive, and dignified living environment. You’ll work closely with nursing and care teams to observe and report changes in resident needs, maintain accurate documentation, and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies. Every day, your work will directly support 75 State Street and Avesta’s mission of improving lives by fostering safe, inclusive, and caring communities.

This role is a great fit if you: 

• Enjoy providing compassionate, resident-centered care
• Bring strong skills in personal care, observation, and teamwork
• Thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
• Want to make a lasting impact on residents’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life

About 75 Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

See what makes us more than just a workplace here. 

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude

• Experience working with the elderly in a personal care environment preferred. 
• Graduate of approved CNA training program and active placement on State of Maine CNA Registry. 
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors. 
• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements. 
• Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect. 
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude. 

Click HERE to view the full job description for the CNA position.

We are currently hiring for day shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) and evening shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm).

This is a non-exempt/hourly position. The starting pay range is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour plus our evening shift differentials, if applicable.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including: 

• Employer-paid health and dental plans
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees 
• 7 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!