Assisted Living Aide / Certified Nurse Aide 1 (PCN 027815)

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the Juneau Pioneer Home and plays a vital role in providing person-centered support in a safe environment for up to forty-nine (49) 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. The division values are: Positive Attitude, Love, Accountability, Trust, and Excellence. The mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes is: "Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath."

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.
• Must provide proof of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
• Must provide current evidence of negative results to COVID-19 testing performed within 1 week prior to start date.
• Must submit to regular COVID testing as required by the facility.
• Must submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
• Must possess Alaska Driver’s License and the ability to obtain passes to military bases and hospitals (for some positions).
• Must provide two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information.
• Must provide a copy of current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Aide certificate or proof of eligibility for licensure (for Certified Nurse I position).
• Must provide copies of transcripts to verify educational credentials.

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.
• 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.
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and leading social and recreational activities for the residents.
• Lead group sessions and 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.
• Plan, organize, and implement individual and group recreational programs.
• Use therapeutic techniques to motivate socialization and constructive uses of leisure time and/or skill.
• Lead and encourage residents in individual and group activities of a physical, social, and cultural nature (e.g., physical exercise activities, hobbies and crafts, parties, picnics, religious activities, holiday celebrations).
• Drive, escort, and transport residents for various reasons operating a wheelchair accessible passenger van.
• Assist residents with lifting, moving, and transporting residents into and out of wheelchairs, lifts, and using walkers and canes, following the resident's Assisted Living Plan.

Benefits

• Opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders.
• Providing excellent person-centered loving care and services.
• Surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed