Assisted Living Aide​/On-Call; PCN N

Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home – Assisted Living Aide On-Call (Palmer)

Eligibility: This position is open to Alaska residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Position Details: General Government Unit (GGU) – Range 9, $19.77 per hour.

Mission: “Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath.”

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 coworkers.

Responsibilities: Provide high-quality personal care to assisted‑living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. Follow the resident’s Assisted Living Plan and assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of bed, wheelchairs, bathtubs, lifts, walkers, and canes. Participate in a team that offers programs promoting physical well‑being and social interaction, engaging residents in meaningful activities with peers, family, friends, and staff.

Benefits and Working Environment: This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to positively impact the quality of life for Alaskan elders. You will work in the Palmer Veterans and Pioneer Home, located at 250 E Fireweed Ave, Palmer, Alaska, surrounded by scenic views and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. You will report to a registered nurse and be responsible for assisting residents with personal care.

Requirements:

• Teamwork – encourages cooperation, trust, and group identity; works with others to achieve goals.
• Flexibility – adapts to change and new information, handles ambiguity, and modifies work methods as needed.
• Physical Strength and Agility – can bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods; perform moderately heavy labor.
• Listening – properly attends to verbal and non‑verbal cues.
• Interpersonal Skills – treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect; responds appropriately to diverse needs.

Other Job Information:

• This is a 24‑hour facility.
• The Pioneer Home follows an Eden Alternative model, incorporating plants, flowers, and pets.
• Employees undergo continuous screening for tuberculosis and criminal history.

Physical Capability: Must be physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing.

Background and

Additional Requirements:

Successful applicants may be required to pass a background investigation, fingerprinting, provide proof of tuberculosis clearance, and may need to operate state vehicles, holding a valid Alaska driver’s license.

Interview Process: If selected, you will need to provide two professional references and three character references itional documentation may be required before hire.

Legal and EEO: The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the ADA. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations.

Contact: Cory Williamson, Administrative Assistant 3, , cory.williamson