CNA - CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC

City/State: Wrangell, Alaska

Shift: 12 hour shifts, 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 06/29/2026

Job Description:

To provide basic nursing care to non-acute and/or acutely ill residents while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Must have the ability to react in a calm functional manner and make sound judgments within scope of duties when taking care of ill patients/residents and in the event of emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains nursing data through interviewing and observing residents under a LN's (Licensed Nurse) direction and review.
• Documents observation findings and provides general nursing care for adult and geriatric populations.
• Collects and transports specimens to correct departments and distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.
• Provides bedside care, includes positioning residents, lifting and assisting with meals.
• Assists in readying residents for transport and providing 1:1 care when indicated.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment and performs supply duties on a daily basis.
• Cross trains to additional areas of the hospital and serves as preceptor for incoming CNA staff and students.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current full, unrestricted CNA license in the state of Alaska.
• Current BLS certification.
• 1 year prior experience as a CNA preferred.
• Must take and pass courses specific to unit needs.