Elder Wellness Advocate

Position Announcement

Job Title: Elder Wellness Advocate

Department: Health & Social Services

Mission: Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values: Care and love for each other education honesty humor and respect.

If you enjoy spending time with and caring for Elders enjoy a varied workday; onthejob training; and being part of a strong team of dedicated passionate and caring professionals this is the job for you!

CVTC Offers: A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members professional development health and overall wellbeing. This is a fulltime 36hourperweek position with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan 15 paid holidays accrued paid time off and free training and educational opportunities. You will also have opportunities to learn the Ahtna language and cultural lifeways. Our environment is familyfriendly with wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Who We Are Seeking: A selfmotivated customerservice focused ethical and professional Elder Wellness Advocate responsible for providing compassionate support and attentive oneonone care to enhance the quality of life for our Elders. This position supports our Elders to continue independent living by helping with daily activities such as dressing bathing meal preparation medication reminders running errands laundry and light housekeeping.

Additional Responsibilities: Transporting our Elders to wellness activities and other community events; engage our Elders in activities like playing games reading and visiting; call our Elders to check in on them; document client needs and update work logs maintain confidential records and ensure confidentiality policies and practices are always followed. The Elder Wellness Advocate will also monitor and schedule vehicle maintenance and perform routine cleaning of CVTC fleet vehicles.

Qualifications Education & Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience providing personal care is preferred.
• Personal Care Aid (PCA) Certification or be willing to complete PCA certification upon hire.
• Excellent interpersonal customer service and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong problemsolving analytical and organizational abilities and ability to function well under pressure.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products and the ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Must be agile and able to lift 35 lbs. at a time on occasion.
• High School degree or G.E.D. are required.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Alaska Drivers license and the ability to be insured on CVTCs vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position. Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

PreEmployment Drug Screening and Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass a preemployment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93638 preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.

Visit and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907)or with any questions.

Posted: 05/01/2025

Required Experience:

Senior IC