Certified Nursing Assistant Cna

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting is responsible for providing direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring patient status, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care. Candidates must have prior LTC experience and meet licensing requirements, including Alaska CNA licensure application submission. Strong commitment to patient care and adherence to facility protocols are expected.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and positioning.
• Perform routine patient care tasks such as range of motion exercises, skin care, and toileting assistance.
• Collect and process patient specimens (urine, stool, sputum) and record vital signs including pulse oximetry and pain assessments.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to licensed nursing staff promptly.
• Support nursing staff with designated patient care procedures and emergency response as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of patient rooms and medical equipment.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transport of patients within the facility.
• Complete documentation and data entry in electronic medical records accurately and timely.
• Coordinate equipment and supply needs and report malfunctions appropriately.
• Obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation as required for LTC facility work.

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license; Alaska CNA license application must be submitted prior to start.
• At least 1 year of experience in Long Term Care or similar healthcare environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Documentation of Alaska CNA license application including fee payment and required verifications.
• Valid CNA license from another state if Alaska license is pending.
• Completion verification of a formal CNA training program.
• Ability to provide consistent, compassionate patient care in a LTC setting.

• Previous travel healthcare experience.
• Experience working with electronic charting systems.
• Familiarity with LTC facility protocols and patient care standards.

• Must be willing to work either day or night 12-hour shifts based on facility needs; no mandatory rotation between shifts.
• On-call duties are not required.
• Travelers must be located at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Limited return-to-origin (RTO) time allowed: no more than 2 weeks for a 26-week contract.
• Preference for availability to work holidays.
• Facility provides shuttle transportation to/from Anchorage and local shuttle services.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification must be obtained on-site during orientation.
• Candidate must have reliable transportation and meet any state-specific licensure requirements.

• Work schedule consists of four 12-hour shifts per week (4x12).
• Shifts assigned as either days or nights, depending on facility staffing needs at start date.
• Guaranteed minimum of 72 work hours per two-week period.
• Occasional shift call-offs possible (one 12-hour shift per two weeks may be canceled).
• Block scheduling is not accommodated; floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected.