Certified Nurse Aide 2 (Pcn 027141)

• Positive Attitude: "We enjoy what we do." Optimism inspires open-mindedness and creativity.
• Excellence: "We provide excellent care, every resident, every day every time." Our own excellence inspires excellence in others, including residents, families and our coworkers.
• Trust: "We say what we mean." Open and honest communication is crucial to earning the trust of our residents, their families and our coworkers.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Provide Elder Care in a Lead Capacity: Skill and ability to lead and guide multiple Assisted Living Aide and Certified Nurse Aide 1 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.
• 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.

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

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 pulmonary tuberculosis at the time 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:

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

• Provide current evidence of negative results to COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing performed within two (2) weeks prior to start date. See IMPORTANT NOTE below.
• Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
• Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
• Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
  • General Government
  • Labor, Trades and Crafts
  • Public Safety Employees Association
  • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Marine Engineers
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• Supervisory
• Confidential
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Correctional Officers
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• General Government
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Public Safety Employees Association
• AVTEC
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
  • AVTEC
  • Confidential
  • Correctional Officers
  • Marine Engineers
  • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
  • Supervisory
  • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
  • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Long-term and short-term disability

• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.