CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Ancoraalaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Aegis Bucks

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ancora Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Wasilla to deliver in-home care with empathy and integrity. The role is onsite, offering a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits to support your growth and well-being.

As a CNA, you will assist with personal care, meal support, vital sign monitoring, and mobility transfers, ensuring patient safety and comfort while collaborating with the medical team.

Qualifications

• CNA license in Alaska
• Experience in home health and/or hospice is preferred
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care (grooming and bathing).
• Support patients during meals and monitor vital signs.
• Assist with transfers and mobility between wheelchairs and beds.
• Position patients to prevent bedsores and maximize comfort.
• Communicate patient needs and document care to the medical team.

Skills

CNA license in AK

Home Health / Hospice experience

Effective communication

Time management

Driver's License (clean record)

Auto insurance

CPR Certification

Job description

Join the Ancora Home Health & Hospice team as a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Wasilla and experience a rewarding career where every day is an opportunity to make a difference. This onsite role allows you to build meaningful relationships with clients, providing essential care in the comfort of their homes. Enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $20 to $24 per hour, reflecting your dedication and hard work. You will thrive in an environment that values empathy, integrity, and customer-centricity, where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is nurtured. Be part of a fun and flexible company culture that encourages high performance and forward-thinking.

Come and share your skills while contributing to an extraordinary mission of care and compassion. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Aegis Bucks, and referral bonus. Now is the time to take the leap into a fulfilling career with Ancora!

Your day as a CNA

Join our Ancora Family as a Home Health & Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), also known as a Home Health Aide (HHA), and become an essential part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care. In this impactful role, you will assist patients with personal care needs such as grooming and bathing, particularly benefiting those with limited mobility. Your responsibilities will extend to supporting patients during meals, monitoring and reporting vital signs and notable behaviors to our medical team, and facilitating patient mobility through transfers between wheelchairs and beds. By expertly adjusting patients' positioning in bed, you will help prevent bedsores and ensure maximum comfort.

At Ancora, your contributions will directly enhance the quality of life for patients and their families, making a profound difference in their healthcare journey. Join us today and take pride in the meaningful impact you'll make each day!

Are you the CNA we're looking for?

To thrive as a Home Health & Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Ancora, several key skills and qualifications are essential. First and foremost, you must possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Alaska, with prior experience in home health and/or hospice settings preferred. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for articulating patient needs and collaborating with the medical team.

Time management is vital, as you will be balancing multiple responsibilities while ensuring quality care. A valid Driver's License with a clean record and reliable transportation are necessary for traveling between patient homes. Additionally, you will need current auto insurance and an AK Fingerprint Clearance Card, which we can assist you with obtaining.

Holding a Current CPR certification and passing a Negative TB Test are also important steps in ensuring a safe and effective care environment. Your dedication to these requirements will enable you to make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Alaska
• Home Health and/or Hospice experience as an CNA preferred
• Ability to utilize full range of movement to transfer patients
• Effective verbal & written communication & time management skills
• Valid Driver's License (clean record) & reliable transportation.
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Valid AK Fingerprint Clearance Card (we can help)
• Current CPR Certification (we can help) & Negative TB Test (we can test)

Will you join our team?

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Ancora is a division of Aegis Healthcare, WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and have a Zero Tolerance policy for workplace discrimination. Aegis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.