CNA Health Care Tech

Patient Care Services, Nurse Assistant
Active - Per Diem
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.
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.
In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.
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.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transporting, and specimen collection as needed.
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.
Minimum one year of experience working with computers.
Ability to perform under emotional and mental pressure, including during emergencies.
Demonstrated independence and professionalism in patient care roles.
Located at South Peninsula Hospital’s 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.
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.
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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. 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!