Assisted Living Aide​/Certified Nurse Aide ; PCN

Position: Assisted Living Aide / Certified Nurse Aide 1 (PCN 027616M)

Assisted Living Aide / Certified Nurse Aide 1 (PCN 027616M)

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This range is provided by State of Alaska. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.77/hr - $19.77/hr

Job Description

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED

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 a full-time Assisted Living Aide/Certified Nurse Aide 1 position.

This is a multiple class position. The position will be filled based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Assisted Living Aide: $19.77/hrly

Certified Nurse Aide 1: $22.34/hrly

Swing, grave and weekend shift differentials offered.

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 position is a member of the Ketchikan Pioneer Home and plays a vital role in providing person‑centered support in a safe environment for up to forty‑five (45) elders Residents. This multi‑class position will be filled, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, and may be used to fill multiple positions.

Our Division Values

• Positive Attitude: “We enjoy what we do.” Optimism inspires open‑mindedness and creativity.
• Love: “We love who we serve.” Out of love and respect for our residents, we put their needs before staff convenience.
• Accountability: “We do what we say.” We are accountable to our residents, to their families and to each other. Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care.
• Trust: “We say what we mean.” Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families, and our coworkers.
• Excellence: “We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time.” Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families, and our coworkers.

What You Will Be Doing

Provide high‑quality personal care to assisted home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. Following the resident's Assisted Living Plan, this position assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and with transporting into and out of bed, wheelchairs, bathtubs, lifts, and using walkers and canes, etc.

This position is also part of a team providing programs that promote physical well‑being and relationships by involving residents in activities where they engage in meaningful person‑to‑person social interchange with other residents, family, friends, and staff.

The Benefits to Joining Our Team

This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person‑centered loving care and services. This position is surrounded by elderly residents with many years of experience and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This job is located at 141 Bryant Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. Imagine reporting to work where you can 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

• 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 is in support of the Pioneer Home, which is a 24‑hour facility.
• This Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility, where the environment includes contact with plants, flowers, and pets including cats, dogs, fish, and birds.
• Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual screening for tuberculosis…