Certified Nurse Aide 2 (PCN 027435)

*NOW OFFERING A $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

Offering a $2500 sign on bonus to be paid in two equal installments of $1250 minus mandatory deductions. The first installment will be paid after hire in which the employee has worked the full pay period. The second installment will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period (6 months).

This position is open to Alaska Residents Only

The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes Is: Providing elder Alaskans a home and community celebrating life through its final breath.

This position is a member of the Anchorage Pioneer Home and plays a vital role in providing person-centered support in a safe environment for up to one hundred seventy-seven (177) elders residents.

Our Division Values Are:

• Positive Attitude: We enjoy what we do. Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity.
• Love: We love who we serve. Out of love and respect for our residents we put their needs before staff convenience.
• Accountability: We do what we say. We are accountable to our residents to their families and to each other. Accepting responsibility is essential as we plan and deliver care.
• Trust: We say what we mean. Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents their families and our coworkers.
• Excellence: We provide excellent care every resident every day every time. Our own excellence inspires excellence in others including residents families and our coworkers.

What You Will Be Doing: This position is part of a team that provides high quality personal care to assisted living home residents in a warm supportive and caring manner; and has lead responsibility for multiple Assisted living Aide and Certified Nurse Aide I positions to assign duties and tasks review and provide recommendations for evaluation of work performance provide training and professional counselling and provide recommendations for disciplinary actions as necessary.

The benefits to joining our team: Joining our team will provide opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for our Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services. This position is surrounded by elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

The Working Environment You Can Expect: This job is located in the Anchorage Pioneer Home an assisted living home at 923 W 11th Ave in Anchorage Alaska. It overlooks an area known as the Park Strip with views of the Chugach Mountains easily visible from most floors of the home. This position works under the direction of a registered nurse as part of our direct care staff and is responsible for providing assistance and personal care to the residents living in the home.

Who We Are Looking For: Position-specific knowledge skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position:

1. Provide Elder Care in a Lead Capacity: Skill and ability to lead and guide multiple Assisted Living Aide and Certified Nurse Aide I positions to provide individualized elder care to residents with specific care routines and meet documentation requirements while respecting residents rights and following the Eden alternative approach to care in a warm supportive and caring manner.
2. Organize and Monitor: Skill and ability to organize staff assign tasks to team members to best meet the needs of the residents and monitor evaluate and document performance of team members.
3. Elder care Problem Solving: Skill and ability to Identify and effectively recommend resolutions to problems and issues related to residents the environment and relationships (i.e. physical comfort safety privacy individual involvement and spiritual well-being).
4. Staff Performance: Skill and ability to observe and document the performance of staff and ensure resolutions are acted on appropriately and completely by team members.
5. Train Others: Skill and ability to develop and present in-service training to all staff in the facility on topics such as the Eden Alternative residents rights and operation of equipment. Includes the ability to convey information orally or in writing to a variety of individuals.

Other Job Information:

1. This position is in support of the Pioneer Home which is a 24-hour facility.
2. This Pioneer Home is an Eden Alternative facility where the environment includes contact with plants flowers and pets including cats dogs fish and birds.
3. Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual screening for tuberculosis and criminal history.

Eligibility for certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Alaska;

AND

One year of experience as a Certified Nurse Aide I with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:

Candidates not currently certified by the State of Alaska who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification as a Nurse Aide in the State of Alaska and requisite qualifying experience may apply for vacancies in this job class. Applicants qualifying under this option may receive a conditional job offer; however proof of certification will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.

Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation including fingerprinting as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.

Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.

At time of interview applicant must provide:

1. Two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information.
2. For Certified Nurse Aide I position: Present a copy of current State of Alaska Certified Nurse Aide certificate or proof of eligibility for licensure.

If selected and prior to hire applicant will be asked to:

1. Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
2. Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
3. Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s) if available.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Name:Dawn Hunziker
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