Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a travel assignment in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting located in beautiful Seward, Alaska . This opportunity is ideal for a CNA with prior travel experience who is passionate about providing compassionate care to geriatric patients, including those with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and psychological behaviors.

Enjoy working in a tight-knit team environment while exploring Alaska's natural beauty. Facility-provided rental vehicle available for local travel during assignment.

Schedule

• Shift Options:

  • Night: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM

  • Day: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    (4 shifts/week; 12-hour shifts)

• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2-week period

• Assignment Length: 13 or 26 weeks (traveler's choice)

• Holiday Coverage: Must be available to work at least 2 of 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)

• Block Scheduling: Not available

Location

Seward, AK 99664

Free on-site parking available

Facility-provided local use vehicle available

Medical Setting

• Type of Facility: Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

• Bed Count: 40 beds

• Charting System: ECS

• Scrub Color: Any

• Daily Census: 40

• Patient Age Group: Adults, Geriatrics

Patient Ratio

• Days: 1:20

• Nights: 1:10

• Weekends: 1:20

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, grooming, and mobility

• Monitor and document vital signs and report changes in condition

• Perform patient hygiene and skin care, including perineal and mouth care

• Use medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts, glucometers, oxygen tanks, and pulse oximeters

• Ensure infection control practices, PPE use, and safety protocols

• Provide emotional and psychological support to residents

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient well-being

• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment

Required Qualifications

• License:

  • Valid CNA license in any U.S. state

  • Alaska CNA license preferred (or proof of pending application)

    • If pending, candidate must provide documentation of:

      • License application submission

      • Application fee payment

      • Fingerprints submitted

      • Education and license verifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Required

Required Experience

• Minimum Experience:

  • 6+ months CNA experience required

  • 1 year of experience preferred

• Travel Experience:

  • Previous travel CNA experience required

• LTC Experience:

  • Required must have experience in Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing settings

Preferred Skills

• Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, and TBI patients

• Familiarity with infection control procedures and isolation precautions

• Experience using patient mobility equipment (Hoyer lifts, Skylifts)

• Knowledge of abnormal vs. normal vital signs in adult and geriatric patients

• Strong reporting and communication skills

Physical Setting

• Long Term Care (LTC)

• Skilled Nursing Facility

• May require physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and prolonged standing

Work Requirements

• Willingness to float within scope as needed

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required

• Local candidates not accepted (must reside >50 miles from facility)

Additional Notes

• Vehicle Use:
  Facility-provided vehicle available during assignment (must provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance). Vehicle intended for local use only.

• Time Off (RTO):
  Max 1 week for 13-week contracts; max 2 weeks for 26-week contracts
  All time off must be submitted at time of application

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

• Flu Vaccine: Unknown

Why Apply?

• Unique travel opportunity in scenic Alaska

• Supportive team environment

• Fully equipped facility with modern care tools

• Vehicle provided for local use

• Opportunity to make a real impact in geriatric care

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