Certified Nurse Aide 1 On-Call; PCN N

Overview

This position is Open to Alaska Residents Only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Ketchikan Pioneer Home (KPH) is recruiting for On-Call Certified Nurse Aide 1 positions. The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes is: "Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath."

This on-call position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to forty-five (45) elders.

Our Division Values Are

• Positive Attitude: "We enjoy what we do." Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity.
• Love: "We love who we serve." We put residents  needs before staff convenience.
• Accountability: "We do what we say." We are accountable to our residents, families and coworkers.
• Trust: "We say what we mean." Open and honest communication is crucial to earning trust.
• Excellence: "We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time."

What You Will Be Doing: Provide high quality personal care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. Following the resident s Assisted Living Plan, assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and with transporting into and out of bed, wheelchairs, bathtubs, lifts, and using walkers and canes, etc. Participate in a team providing programs that promote physical well-being and relationships by involving residents in activities that foster meaningful person-to-person social interaction with other residents, family, friends, and staff.

The Benefits to Joining Our Team: Joining our team will provide opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for our Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services. This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

The Working Environment You Can Expect: This job is at the Ketchikan Pioneer Home, an assisted living home at 141 Bryant Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Enjoy a team-oriented setting with an amazing view of the Tongass Narrows, off-street parking and easy access to local amenities.

Who We Are Looking For: Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to success in this position:

• Skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Ability to perform basic nursing, hygiene, and restorative tasks for individuals with cognitive or mobility impairments.
• Ability to recognize abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions.
• Ability to be physically active, including the ability to lift 50 pounds, and transfer, position, and assist in ambulation of individuals with varying levels of cognitive or mobility abilities.
• Ability to lead small and large group activities with enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility.

Other Job Information:

• This position supports the Pioneer Home, a 24-hour facility.
• This Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility, with plants, flowers, and pets (including cats, dogs, fish, and birds).
• Employees are screened for tuberculosis and have criminal history checks.

Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Alaska.

Special Note
Candidates not currently certified by the State of Alaska, who otherwise meet eligibility requirements for certification as a Nurse Aide, may apply. A conditional offer may be made; proof of certification will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty. Some positions may require a background investigation (including fingerprinting) and proof of being free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.

These requirements will be indicated at recruitment.

Additional Required Information

• Two (2) professional references and three (3) character references with current contact information.
• For Certified Nurse 1 position:
  Present a copy of current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Aide certificate or proof of eligibility for licensure.

Application Steps

• Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check if selected.
• Provide evidence of being free from active pulmonary tuberculosis with test results within the last 12 months prior to start date.
• Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificates, if available.

Education verification:
Fill in the Education section of the application. Transcripts may be required to verify credentials. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable if they include institution/URL name.

Legal employment:
Applicants must certify the right to work in the United States. The State does not sponsor visas.

Foreign education:
If using foreign education, provide evidence of equivalency as described; omit missing documentation may result in an incomplete application.

Work experience:

Provide employer name, title, dates, and…