CNA/Patient Care Tech - Acute Care

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Location
4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Base Pay
$25.63 / Hour
Job Category
Patient Care Services, Nurse Assistant
Employee Type
Active - Per Diem
Description

Be part of a close-knit, compassionate care team supporting patients through their recovery journey with dignity, respect, and hands-on care. This is a rewarding opportunity to directly impact patients' comfort and well-being every day while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospital environment.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
Benefits: This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide essential personal care including bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and positioning support.
Collaborate closely with RNs and the acute care team to monitor and report changes in patient condition.
Accurately document care activities and patient observations in the electronic medical record.
Support patients with daily living activities while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transporting, and specimen collection as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the State of Alaska, with ongoing CEUs as required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum one year of experience working with computers.
Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to perform under emotional and mental pressure, including during emergencies.
Demonstrated independence and professionalism in patient care roles.
Physical requirement: Ability to walk, stand for long periods, lift heavy loads safely, and perform repetitive physical tasks.

ENVIRONMENT:

Located at South Peninsula Hospitals 22-bed acute care and 28-bed long-term care facility in scenic South-Central Alaska, this role offers a positive, well-maintained work setting with moderate physical activity.
Youll need mobility, manual dexterity, and the ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods. While the atmosphere is typically pleasant, PCTs may encounter job hazards such as exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, or injury when assisting patients with mobility.

Additional Information
FTE
0
Position type
Union
Shift Type
Variable
Hours
As Needed
EEO Notice
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

Apply today at If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.