Assisted Living Aide​/Certified Nurse Aide; PCN

Position

Assisted Living Aide / Certified Nurse Aide 1 – a multilevel class position within the Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home. The Vacancy has been extended.

Open to Alaska residents only. Please review the residency definition to verify eligibility.

Wage ranges per hour:

• $19.19 – Assisted Living Aide
• $21.69 – Certified Nurse Aide 1

"Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath."

• Positive Attitude – "We enjoy what we do." Optimism inspires open‑mindedness and creativity.
• Love – "We love who we serve." Residents’ needs are placed before staff convenience.
• Accountability – "We do what we say." Accountability to residents, families, and coworkers is essential.
• Trust – "We say what we mean." Open and honest communication earns trust.
• Excellence – "We provide excellent care, every resident, every day, every time." Excellence inspires others.

• Provide high‑quality personal care to assisted‑living residents in a supportive manner.
• Aid residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting between bed, wheelchair, tub, lift, and walkers or canes.
• Assist in delivering programs that promote physical well‑being and relationships through meaningful social interaction.
• Work under the direction of the registered nurse as part of the direct‑care staff.
• Maintain a safe environment for up to 79 residents.

This role is part of an amazing team that positively impacts the quality of life for Alaskan elders, providing person‑centered, loving care and services. Residents offer wisdom and experience, creating a vibrant community.

The position is located in the Palmer Veterans and Pioneer Home, 250 E Fireweed Ave, Palmer, Alaska. The facility is 24‑hour, an Eden Alternative environment with contact to plants, flowers, and pets. The community is near parks, the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountain Ranges, and Knik Glacier, and within walking distance of local shops and restaurants.

• Teamwork – fosters cooperation, pride, trust, and a strong team spirit.
• Flexibility – openness to change and new information; adapts behavior to evolving conditions.
• Physical Strength and Agility – capable of bending, lifting, climbing, standing, and walking for long periods; can perform moderately heavy labor.
• Listening – receives, interprets, and responds appropriately to verbal and non‑verbal cues.
• Interpersonal Skills – treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect, responding appropriately to diverse needs.
• For the Certified Nurse Aide 1 level – eligibility to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in Alaska; a current certificate or proof of eligibility is required prior to appointment.

• Two professional references and three character references with current contact information.
• Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
• Provide evidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) clearance dated within the last 12 months.
• Present a current CPR and First Aid certificate, if available.

Applicants must certify a legal right to employment in the United States. The State of Alaska does not sponsor visas. The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals requiring accommodation or alternative communication formats may contact 1‑800‑587‑4095 (Juneau) or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Hiring Manager:
Cory Williamson – Administrative Assistant 3
Phone: (907) 761‑6524
Email: cory.williamson