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South Peninsula Hospital
CNA/Patient Care Tech - Acute Care
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$47,668 / year median in Alaska
+6% projected growth
Job Description
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.
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.
Support patients with daily living activities while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transporting, and specimen collection as needed.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum one year of experience working with computers.
Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to perform under emotional and mental pressure, including during emergencies.
Demonstrated independence and professionalism in patient care roles.
Physical requirement: Ability to walk, stand for long periods, lift heavy loads safely, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
You'll need mobility, manual dexterity, and the ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods. 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.
HIGHLIGHTS
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.Benefits:
South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2k HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Support patients with daily living activities while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transporting, and specimen collection as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum one year of experience working with computers.
Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to perform under emotional and mental pressure, including during emergencies.
Demonstrated independence and professionalism in patient care roles.
Physical requirement: Ability to walk, stand for long periods, lift heavy loads safely, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
ENVIRONMENT
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.You'll need mobility, manual dexterity, and the ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods. 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance