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MaineGeneral is looking for a dedicated and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant - Medication Aide (CNA-M) to join our healthcare team at our Glenridge Center in Augusta. This is a team atmosphere where staff help each other to be their best to help ensure the best customer service for our residents and families. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care while efficiently administering medications under the supervision of a nurse.
The Role: Certified Nursing Assistant – Medication Technician (CNA-M)
MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge specializes in Memory Care services. They provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care to residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
What You'll Do:
- Distributes medications to residents per physician orders and completes required documentation
- Contributes to and supports a person-centered, individualized care environment emphasizing building meaningful relationships
- Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transportation, while demonstrating sensitivity to resident comfort and privacy
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures as directed within the scope of CNA practice
- Ensures residents' rights are respected and maintained at all times
- Responds promptly to residents and family requests for assistance
Your Qualifications:
- An active CNA certificate on the State of Maine CNA Registry
- Certification from an accredited Medication Technician Program (CMT) is required
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred
- 12 hours of relevant continuing education is required annually to maintain CNA registration
Why Choose MaineGeneral:
- Exciting Shift Differentials: Potential to earn up to an additional $7/hr. for specific shifts
- Access comprehensive wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more
- Benefit from employee discounts, paid parental leave, and ample earned time off
- Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions
- Potential student loan reimbursement
- Embrace growth opportunities within our organization
Compensation Information:
$20.01 - $35.02
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Job Summary:
MaineGeneral is looking for a dedicated and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant - Medication Aide (CNA-M) to join our healthcare team at our Glenridge Center in Augusta. This is a team atmosphere where staff help each other to be their best to help ensure the best customer service for our residents and families. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care while efficiently administering medications under the supervision of a nurse.
The Role: Certified Nursing Assistant – Medication Technician (CNA-M)
MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge specializes in Memory Care services. They provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care to residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
What You'll Do:
- Distributes medications to residents per physician orders and completes required documentation
- Contributes to and supports a person-centered, individualized care environment emphasizing building meaningful relationships
- Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transportation, while demonstrating sensitivity to resident comfort and privacy
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures as directed within the scope of CNA practice
- Ensures residents' rights are respected and maintained at all times
- Responds promptly to residents and family requests for assistance
Your Qualifications:
- An active CNA certificate on the State of Maine CNA Registry
- Certification from an accredited Medication Technician Program (CMT) is required
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred
- 12 hours of relevant continuing education is required annually to maintain CNA registration
Why Choose MaineGeneral:
- Exciting Shift Differentials: Potential to earn up to an additional $7/hr. for specific shifts
- Access comprehensive wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more
- Benefit from employee discounts, paid parental leave, and ample earned time off
- Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions
- Potential student loan reimbursement
- Embrace growth opportunities within our organization
Compensation Information:
$20.01 - $35.02
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nursing Aide
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your nursing aide or healthcare qualification comes from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying. USCIS requires evidence that your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field.
Target E-Verify enrolled healthcare facilities
Hospitals and long-term care networks enrolled in E-Verify are structurally prepared to hire H-1B workers. Facilities without E-Verify enrollment often lack the HR infrastructure to sponsor visas at all, regardless of how well you interview.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for nursing and healthcare roles on Migrate Mate. This shows which facilities have actually sponsored H-1B workers in your occupation code, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Nursing Aide positions don't automatically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations. Use O*NET to document that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, then confirm your employer's job description reflects that same requirement.
Ask about LCA filing timelines before accepting an offer
Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition. Ask your prospective employer whether they've filed LCAs for this role before and what their typical timeline looks like.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
H-1B regulations require your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific SOC code and geographic area to confirm your offered wage meets the DOL threshold before signing.
H-1B Visa Nursing Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Nursing Aide position qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B classification requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Many Nursing Aide roles are classified as requiring only on-the-job training, which disqualifies them. However, facilities that require a degree in nursing science or a related healthcare field for the specific position can make a credible specialty occupation argument to USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Aide roles?
Large hospital systems, teaching hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and immigration compliance teams. Long-term care networks and rehabilitation facilities also sponsor but less consistently. Use Migrate Mate to identify facilities with verified LCA filing histories for healthcare support occupations before you apply.
Does my nursing credential from another country satisfy H-1B educational requirements?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if a recognized credential evaluation agency determines they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A nursing diploma that equates to an associate degree won't satisfy the specialty occupation threshold. Get your credential evaluated by a NACES-member organization and ensure the evaluation explicitly states bachelor's equivalency in a healthcare or nursing discipline.
What is an LCA and why does it matter for Nursing Aide H-1B sponsorship?
The Labor Condition Application is a DOL certification your employer must obtain before USCIS will consider your H-1B petition. It requires the employer to attest they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect U.S. workers. Without a certified LCA, the H-1B petition can't be filed, so confirming your employer has completed this step is essential before the process begins.
How does the H-1B cap affect Nursing Aide sponsorship timing?
Most private healthcare employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. USCIS opens registration each March for an April 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofit hospitals and government research facilities, can file outside the annual lottery window, which gives you more scheduling flexibility if you target those institutions.