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CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE - LTC (REQ 3576) INTERNAL LONG TERM CARE Homer , AK Patient Care Services Per Diem , Variable , Variable Req 3576
POSITION PURPOSE :
Member of the LTC Facility health team functioning as a CNA to provide direct assistance/personal care, including exercises and meals, to residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. The CNA strives to assist residents to maintain and/or regain their optimal state of health and self-care, and to provide dignity and comfort. The LTC CNA may be required to provide nursing care in other nursing departments of the facility to meet resident/patient care needs.
PRACTICING EXCELLENCE:
Providing quality care while safeguarding resident rights are two goals for the LTC health team. To meet these goals for the residents, all staff integrates the following LTC core values in the care they provide to our residents in order to practice "Excellence":
Compassion/Patience Flexibility
Gentleness Happiness/Joy
Respect/Honesty Responsibility/Trustworthiness
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE :
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have successfully completed a Certified Nurse Aide class, be certified by the State of Alaska and maintain this certification.
- Must keep current with CEU credits as required by the State of Alaska.
- Maintains BLS certification.
- Speaking, listening and basic writing skills required to effectively communicate with others and to document care provided. Ability to complete computer documentation is required.
- Must complete general and CNA orientation for Long Term Care.
- Must be available to work any day of the week, any shift needed, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are scheduled based on hospital and unit need first.
ENVIRONMENT:
South PeninsulaHospital is a combination 22-bed critical assess hospital and 28-bed skilled LTC Facility located on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. The position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods, stooping, sitting, and the ability to lift large loads without injury to self or others. Persons in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases, falls, needle stick injuries, and muscle strains. Mechanical lifts are available for lifting residents as needed. Generally, physical demands are moderate and most work is performed inside. Working hours may fluctuate based on the demands of the work and scheduling needs.
Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay. Wonderful quality of life in Homer friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more.), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more.
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus.
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