Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting provides direct patient care under supervision, assisting residents with daily living activities and supporting the healthcare team. This role requires experience in LTC, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The CNA will be responsible for patient hygiene, mobility assistance, vital signs collection, and other supportive duties essential for resident care. Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and positioning.
• Collect and record patient data such as vital signs, weights, and specimens.
• Support nursing staff with patient care procedures and emergency situations.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of patient rooms and equipment.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry and communication with healthcare team members.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures to ensure quality care delivery.
• Obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation.

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license with Alaska application submitted or valid CNA license from another state.
• Minimum of 1 year LTC experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completion of a formal CNA training program.
• Ability to provide documentation of license application including fees and verifications.

• Previous travel CNA experience.
• Experience working in long term care facilities.

• Must have submitted Alaska CNA license application prior to employment.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification required; obtained onsite during orientation.
• No on-call requirements.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs may be required.
• Limited Return to Office (RTO) allowed: maximum 2 weeks for a 26-week contract.
• Preference for willingness to work holidays.
• Local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from facility.

• Work schedule consists of 4 twelve-hour shifts per week, either days or nights based on facility needs.
• Shifts are variable but caregivers are generally not required to rotate between day and night shifts.
• Guaranteed minimum of 72 hours per two-week pay period, with possible call-off for one 12-hour shift per pay period.
• Assignments offered for 13 or 26 weeks with traveler's choice.