Assisted Living Aide/ Certified Nurse Aide 1 (PCN 027234M)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

80d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the nursing and direct care staff at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home, playing a vital role in providing person-centered support in a safe environment for up to ninety-one (91) elders. This multi-class position will be filled, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate, and may be used to fill multiple 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." The division values are: Positive Attitude, Love, Accountability, Trust, and Excellence.

Requirements

Physically capable of performing work that requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing.
Eligibility for certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Alaska.
Must successfully complete a medication distribution course approved by the Alaska Board of Nursing and under supervision of a registered nurse within 90 days of being appointed to the position.
Must recertify medication pass training with the nurse every 90 days.
Must provide proof of freedom from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire.
Employees are required to undergo annual tuberculosis screening.
Must provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
Must provide current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Aide certificate or proof of eligibility for licensure.
Must submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
Must provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Responsibilities

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.
Be 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.