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PeaceHealth CNA - Activities Aide in Ketchikan, Alaska
Description
CNA - Outpatient Therapy; Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. Hourly compensation is $21.89 - $32.83; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.
PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Discover PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, the beautiful scenery and friendly, family-oriented community: https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5792
You'll be part of a caring team and enjoy interacting and assisting patients with activities.
DETAILS OF THE POSITION
Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
WHAT YOU BRING
Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification level as required by state or facility.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
For a full position description or for questions, please contact Vicki Greenwald: vgreenwald1@peacehealth.org
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed toInclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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