Nursing Assistant Trainee: Eldercare & Companionship

Providence; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Seward Mountain Haven is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee to learn basic elder care skills through a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program and contribute to a safe, compassionate care environment.

You will support housekeeping, dining, and non-essential nursing tasks, while gaining hands-on experience with elders, families, and a professional care team in a values-driven Providence setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Green House Philosophy of Care, Caring Reliably, Culinary training, ServSafe, Dining Assistance within four months of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean environment within the Lodge and assist with elder transport.
• Assist with meal preparation and set-up and provide meaningful activities.
• Serve as elder companion to promote safety during times of close observation.
• Augment dining, housekeeping and non-essential nursing functions during peak work times.
• Work directly with elders, families and staff.

Skills

Green House Philosophy of Care

Caring Reliably

Culinary training

ServSafe

Dining Assistance

National Provider BLS

Job description

Description

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Hire Vue system!

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is involved in the educational process to learn basic skills in the care of the elders using practices established in this facility by a State approved Nurse Aide Training Program.

The Nursing Assistant Trainee at Providence Seward Mountain Haven assists with maintaining a clean environment within the Lodge, transporting elders, assisting with meal preparation and set-up, and providing meaningful activities. This position may serve as elder companion to promote safety in situations where more direct observation is needed. The purpose of this position is to augment dining, housekeeping, and non-essential nursing functions during peak work times. This position works directly with elders, families, and staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Seward Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Green House® Philosophy of Care, Caring Reliably, Culinary training, ServSafe, Dining Assistance within four months of hire

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months Nursing aid, nursing assistant, or personal care attendant

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 461432
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 1000 AK PSMC MEG SURG ACUTE
Address: AK Seward 417 1st Ave
Work Location: Providence Seward Medical Ctr-Seward
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $18.00 - $26.84
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.