Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Peninsula Hospital; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Peninsula Hospital's Behavioral Health Department in Soldotna seeks a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support ADLs, data collection, and inpatient care. You will safely transport patients and serve as an Observer for higher-safety needs, while assisting with clerical duties to keep the unit efficient.

The role requires Alaska CNA licensure, CPR/BLSP, and a valid Alaska driver's license, with potential for PSP I and MHFA certification within a year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Alaska Certified Nursing Assistant licensure required.
• CPR/BLSP certification from American Heart Association.
• Driver's license in Alaska required within 30 days of employment.
• Peer Support Professional I (PSP I) within 1 year of employment.
• Mental Health First Aid certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) under RN supervision.
• Assist with data collection and documentation.
• Assist with inpatient care and safe patient transport (wheelchair/stretcher).
• Act as Observer for patients needing constant observation to maximize safety.
• Support reception and clerical duties to keep the unit functioning smoothly.

Skills

ADL assistance

Observation care

Patient transport

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Alaska CNA Licensure

CPR/BLSP (AHA)

Alaska Driver's License

PSP I within 1 year

MHFA Certification within 1 year

Job description

Behavioral Health

Full Time , Day , M-F 08:00am- 4:00pm

About Us:

OurBehavioral Health Departmentprovides residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment services for individuals struggling with substance-use disorders and co-occurring disorders. We also provide mental health counseling services for adults and teenagers who are referred to us from within our provider network.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and assists with data collection under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The CNA assists with inpatient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, and appropriate documentation of services. The CNA provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. The CNA assists as needed with general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• State of Alaska Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure
• BLSP (CPR) from the American Heart Association
• State of Alaska Driver's License within 30 days of employment
• Peer Support Professional I (PSP I) from ACBHC within 1 year of employment
• Mental Health First Aide Certification within 1 year of employment