CNA - Long Term Care, Nights

** Description*
* ** Peace Health is seeking a CNA - Long Term Care for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position.
** The general salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $24.01 - $36.01. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

** _Be part of a caring team that feels like family, where collaboration is valued and professional development is supported!_*
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* ** HIRING BONUS MAY BE AVAILABLE
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* Peace Health has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by Peace Health Medical Group-Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by physicians who are independent contractors employed by National Emergency Services (NES).

Discover Peace Health Ketchikan Medical Center and the friendly, family-orientated community in scenic Southeast Alaska:

** Details of the position*
* + Assists in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.

+ Perform basic technical skills which may include, CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.

+ Assists patient with personal care which may include bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.

+ Provides patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

+ Maintains unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

+ Documents relevant patient care data.

+ May provide clerical support to the unit, doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.

** What you bring*
* +

Required:

Certified Nurse Assistant - Alaska.

+ Required Upon Hire:
Basic Life Support.

** Working conditions*
* ** Lifting*
* + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

+ Push/Pull:
Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

+ Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

+ Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

+ Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

+ Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

** Environmental Conditions*
* + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

+ Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

** Mental/Visual*
* + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

** For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald @ vgreenwald1*
* Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how Peace Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Health-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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