
Have you been thinking about beginning a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Maine and now want to find out how to start? If so, read on.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Maine
To work as a CNA in Maine, you will need to complete a state-approved training program. Your curriculum will contain a combination of lectures and clinics focusing on such areas as observation, reporting, and documentation, and patients' mental and physical needs.
You will need to submit to criminal background check at your school.
After completing the required training, you will need to pass the state's CNA certification exam.
Completion of an approved CNA training program, clearing a criminal background check, and passing the state's CNA certification exam will add you to the list of Certified Nursing Assistants on Maine's Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Maine
Maine is a great place to begin a career as a CNA, as there are many terrific nursing schools offering CNA programs in the state. The top facilities in Maine include:
Auburn Adult Education
77 Harris St, Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 333-6661Augusta Adult & Community Education
33 Union St #2, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 626-2470Eastern Maine Community College
354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 974-4600Penobscot Job Corps Center
1375 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-3000United Technologies Center (UTC)
200 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 942-5296Waldo County Technical Center
1022 Waterville Rd, Belfast, ME 04915 (207) 342-5231Biddeford Adult Education
18 Maplewood Ave, Biddeford, ME 04005 (207) 282-3883Washington County Community College (WCCC)
1 College Dr, Calais, ME 04619 (207) 454-1012Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education
1437 Poland Spring Rd, Casco, ME 04015 (207) 627-4291Central Lincoln County Adult Education
767 Main St # 1A, Damariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 563-2811Tri-County Technical Center
14 Abbott Hill Rd, Dexter, ME 04930 (207) 924-7670Piscataquis Valley Adult Education
50 Mayo St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 (207) 564-6525Ellsworth Adult Education
248 State St #1, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664-7110Hancock County Technical Center
112 Boggy Brook Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9729Franklin County Adult Education
129 Seamon Rd Suite A, Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-3460MSAD 11 Gardiner Area Adult & Community Education
40 W Hill Rd, Gardiner, ME 04345 (207) 582-3774Gray-New Gloucester Adult & Community Education
10 Libby Hill Rd, Gray, ME 04039 (207) 657-9612Maine College of Health Professions
70 Middle St, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795-2840Loring Job Corps Center
36 Montana Rd, Limestone, ME 04750 (207) 328-4710Northern Penobscot Tech Region III
35 W Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457 (207) 794-3004Spruce Mountain Adult Education
9 Cedar St, Livermore Falls, ME 04254 (207) 897-6406School of Applied Tech - Region 9
377 River Rd, Mexico, ME 04257 (207) 364-3764Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102 (207) 662-0111Portland Adult Education
14 Locust St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 874-8155The Cedars
630 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 221-7000University of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103 (800) 800-4876Mid-Coast School of Technology
1 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 594-2161Holbrook At Piper Shores
15 Piper Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-8700Scarborough Learning Center
272 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-4356Oxford Hills Adult Education
256 Main St, South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743-8842Merrymeeting Adult Education
35 Republic Ave, Topsham, ME 04086 (207) 729-7323MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education
486 Turner Center Rd, Turner, ME 04282 (207) 225-1010Helping Hands
32 College Ave #104, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-9075York Adult Education
30 Organug Rd, York, ME 03909 (207) 363-7922
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Maine
There is currently a shortage of CNAs in Maine. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is projected to grow by 1.7% from 2018 to 2028. If you choose to become a CNA in Maine, you can expect a median salary of $31,369 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Maine below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
Portland-South Portland | 2,550 | $16.51 | $34,340 |
Lewiston-Auburn | 1,010 | $16.04 | $33,350 |
Bangor | 1,150 | $15.46 | $32,160 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Maine Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Maine or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Maine Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Licensing & Certification at:
Maine Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Licensing & Certification
11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 624-7300
Email: DLRS.CNARegistrymaine.gov
Registry Search: https://www.pfr.maine.gov/almsonline/almsquery/SearchIndividual.aspx?board=6719