CNA Program- Patient Exp Aide
- $3,500 sign-on bonus
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.75 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Maine post a median of $21.25 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$24.66, across 67 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Maine earn a median of $22.63 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Department: Float Pool
Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Variable / 40 Hours / Monday through Friday days during class
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?
EMMC is offering a FREE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) apprenticeship program!
This excellent program is hosted at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. This 40 hour per week PAID position, at $17.75 per hour consists of 16-32 hours of class and clinical experience, with the remaining hours spent as a Patient Experience Aide on one of our many units. If you are accepted in the program, you will be a full-time employee while earning your CNA license. Internal candidates will be transferred to our Supplemental Staffing department to work in a clinical role as a Patient Experience Aide.
There are many benefits to this program. In addition to working towards becoming a licensed State of Maine Certified Nursing Assistant, you are eligible for all the AMAZING benefits we offer including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be placed in a full time CNA position at Eastern Maine Medical Center, with the eligibility to receive a $3,500 sign on bonus upon completion of your probationary period if a full time night shift position is accepted, and a pay increase to $21.00 per hour!
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
·Participate in a pre-admission interview
·Pass pre-employment background check
·Willing to work a 4-day work week while in training
Once licensed - opportunities within the following departments:
Medical Surgical
Float Pool
Cardiac Telemetry (Pavilion 6 & Grant 4)
Respiratory/Oncology (Grant 6)
Neuro/Ortho (Grant 5)
Begin your career in healthcare by joining our team Today!
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northern Light Health
Northern Light Health is a health system based in Brewer, Maine, with hospitals, primary care, home care and senior living across Maine.
Based in Brewer, MEHires in MainePay on its listings: 59.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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