Assisted Living Aide/Certified Nurse Aide 1 (PCN 027247M)
Alaska Staffing, Fairbanks, AK, United States
Job Title
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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 Fairbanks Pioneer Home and plays a vital role in providing person-centered support in a safe environment for up to ninety-one (91) elder 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: Provide high quality personal care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. This position is responsible to plan, coordinate and lead social and recreational activities for the residents and lead group sessions and programs that promote physical well-being and relationships by involving residents in activities where they engage in meaningful person to person social interchange with other residents, family, friends, and staff. This position may also assist residents with lifting, moving, and assists with transporting residents into and out wheelchairs, lifts, and using walkers and canes, etc. following the resident's Assisted Living Plan.
The Benefits to Joining Our Team: This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for 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 in the Fairbanks Pioneer Home, an assisted living home located at 2221 Eagan Ave in Fairbanks, Alaska. Nestled in 16 quiet acres of birch and spruce trees, convenient to the local senior center next door, enables residents to be involved in a variety of activities outside and near this Home. Both staff and residents take great pride in maintaining the wonderful on-site flower, herb, and vegetable gardens.
Who We Are Looking For: Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position:
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Creative Thinking: Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies new solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are not suitable or are unavailable
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Other Job Information:
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.
Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual screening for tuberculosis, criminal history and for COVID-19 as required by the facility.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Minimum Qualifications
Assisted Living Aide: Physically capable of performing work that requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing.
This position requires the successful applicant to pass a background investigation and fingerprinting as a prerequisite to employment.
This position requires the successful applicant to operate State vehicles for the transportation of residents. Such positions require the applicant possess Alaska Driver's License and the ability to obtain passes to military bases and hospitals.
These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Certified Nurse Aide 1:
Eligibility for certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Alaska. 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.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicant must provide:
Two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information.
If selected and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to:
Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
Present a current driver's license.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
EDUCATION To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role of an employer sponsor.
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 our residency definition to 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 (
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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 Fairbanks Pioneer Home and plays a vital role in providing person-centered support in a safe environment for up to ninety-one (91) elder 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: Provide high quality personal care to assisted living home residents in a warm, supportive, and caring manner. This position is responsible to plan, coordinate and lead social and recreational activities for the residents and lead group sessions and programs that promote physical well-being and relationships by involving residents in activities where they engage in meaningful person to person social interchange with other residents, family, friends, and staff. This position may also assist residents with lifting, moving, and assists with transporting residents into and out wheelchairs, lifts, and using walkers and canes, etc. following the resident's Assisted Living Plan.
The Benefits to Joining Our Team: This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for 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 in the Fairbanks Pioneer Home, an assisted living home located at 2221 Eagan Ave in Fairbanks, Alaska. Nestled in 16 quiet acres of birch and spruce trees, convenient to the local senior center next door, enables residents to be involved in a variety of activities outside and near this Home. Both staff and residents take great pride in maintaining the wonderful on-site flower, herb, and vegetable gardens.
Who We Are Looking For: Position-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position:
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Creative Thinking: Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies new solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are not suitable or are unavailable
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Other Job Information:
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.
Employees of the Pioneer Home receive continual screening for tuberculosis, criminal history and for COVID-19 as required by the facility.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Minimum Qualifications
Assisted Living Aide: Physically capable of performing work that requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing.
This position requires the successful applicant to pass a background investigation and fingerprinting as a prerequisite to employment.
This position requires the successful applicant to operate State vehicles for the transportation of residents. Such positions require the applicant possess Alaska Driver's License and the ability to obtain passes to military bases and hospitals.
These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Certified Nurse Aide 1:
Eligibility for certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Alaska. 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.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicant must provide:
Two (2) professional references (including work/supervisor-related) and three (3) character references (personal) with current contact information.
If selected and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to:
Submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
Provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last 12 months prior to start date.
Provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
Present a current driver's license.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
EDUCATION To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role of an employer sponsor.
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 our residency definition to 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 (