Patient Care Assistant CNA Sponsorship Opportunity

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is offering a unique opportunity for selected applicants to begin a career in healthcare by working in inpatient care teams while receiving sponsorship for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. This program, in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College (UAF CTC), covers tuition, books, fees, and certification costs. It's designed for individuals starting their careers, exploring healthcare, or seeking a new direction, providing hands-on experience, paid employment, and support to earn a CNA credential. As an unlicensed assistive personnel role, the Patient Care Assistant supports nursing staff in delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, collecting basic clinical data, and performing delegated tasks. The role also involves documenting care in the electronic medical record and contributing to efficient unit operations and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires knowledge normally obtained through a medical terminology course.
Must possess excellent organizational skills as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer literacy and keyboarding skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care including assistance with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, and to promote patient comfort and safety.
Prepares patients for care activities, examinations, and procedures, and serves as a chaperone when needed.
Collects and documents vital signs, intake/output, and other delegated clinical measurements in accordance with policy, ensuring accurate and timely medical record entry.
Performs delegated clinical tasks consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice, which may include EKG acquisition and monitoring, blood draws, and specimen collection.
Recognizes and promptly reports changes in patient condition, abnormal findings, and patient concerns to licensed nursing staff to support continuity of care.
Assists with patient transport and transfers within the unit and throughout the facility, including support for pre- and post-operative patient movement as assigned.
Maintains a clean and safe environment by cleaning equipment, disinfecting patient care areas, participating in room turnover, and following infection control and OSHA standards.
Monitors and maintains supply levels, stocks patient care and storage areas, completes supply requisitions, and tracks unit equipment such as scanners, laptops, and monitoring devices.
Provides clerical and communication support including answering phones and patient call lights, managing forms, assembling and maintaining patient charts, scanning/uploading documents, assisting with orders, and supporting scheduling or patient instructions when needed.