Patient Care Assistant CNA Sponsorship Opportunity

Foundation Health • Fairbanks, AK

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is offering a unique opportunity for individuals to enter the healthcare field through a CNA Sponsorship Program. Selected applicants will work in inpatient care teams while receiving sponsorship for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College (UAF CTC) for Fall 2026. This program covers tuition, books, fees, and certification costs, aiming to remove financial barriers and provide hands-on experience in a hospital setting. It's designed for career starters, those exploring healthcare, or individuals seeking a new direction. The role involves supporting nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care, assisting with daily living activities, collecting clinical data, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The program emphasizes FHP's values of People First, Community-Focused, and Excellence Every Time, contributing to the strengthening of Alaska's healthcare workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Knowledge normally obtained through a medical terminology course.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer literacy and keyboarding skills.

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.

Benefits

• Sponsorship for CNA training
• Funding for CNA tuition, books, fees, and state certification and registry costs
• Paid employment
• Hands-on experience in a hospital environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED