Full Time Crma Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Birch Bay Retirement Village
Rooted in Community.
Overlooking Frenchman Bay and bordering the quiet beauty of Acadia National Park, Birch Bay is deeply connected to the landscape, culture, and community of Bar Harbor. As the region's premier retirement community, Birch Bay provides a warm, welcoming environment where independence, connection, and quality of life come first.
A Place Where You Belong.
At Birch Bay, residents and staff become part of a close-knit community. Birch Bay's mission emphasizes enriching the freedom of retirement while easing the challenges of aging, ensuring that every person is seen, valued, and respected.
Small-Town Heart, Big Impact.
While Birch Bay serves a relaxed coastal community, the services it provides are comprehensive and thoughtfully designed. The campus includes independent living cottages, apartments, residential care, specialized memory care. Each supported by well-trained staff committed to wellness, safety, and comfort. As a community sponsored by Mount Desert Island Hospital, Birch Bay residents benefit from close proximity to high-quality healthcare and emergency services just a few miles away.
Come Grow with Us.
Working at Birch Bay Retirement Village means becoming part of a mission-driven team that supports adults through every stage of aging with dignity and compassion. Staff are offered opportunities for professional growth, meaningful relationships with residents, and the chance to make a daily difference in a supportive, collaborative environment. For those who love coastal living, strong community values, and person-centered care, Birch Bay is more than a workplace - it's a place to belong.
Summary:
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, working four 10-hour shifts. This role requires either a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. The CRMA is responsible for the safe administration of medications, communication with health care providers, and ensuring the accuracy of physician orders, while providing hands-on care and services to meet identified resident needs. This role includes coordinating with other staff, implementing each resident's interdisciplinary service plan, reporting changes in resident condition, and documenting residents' physical ability to perform self-care. The CRMA/PSS observes, documents, and reports all aspects of residents' activities of daily living, health status, and compliance with physician orders to ensure the appropriate level of care and placement. The CRMA works under the direction of the Residential Care Coordinator and with guidance from the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standards of care.
Benefits:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
EEO Statement:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
PSS certification in good standing,
Experience Required:
One or more years experience in geriatrics. Familiarity with memory loss care
Special Requirements:
BLS within 120 days of hire date, Basic computer skills preferred.
Cognitive Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Ability for high performance under stressful situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-tak and follow through
Physical Demands:
Able to stand/work for most of an 8-12 hour shift. Must be able to bend/lift 25 - 55 lbs (assisting residents in and out of bed, etc.)
Environment:
Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, contagious diseases and potential for periods of high stress.