CNA - Long Term Care
Location: Valdez, AK
Start Date: 03-02-2026
End Date: 06-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Variable 3x12 schedule — either Day (07:00 AM - 07:00 PM) or Night (07:00 PM - 07:00 AM); typically 3 shifts per week (days vary, assigned by facility); may include weekends and observed holidays
Hours per Week: 60
Candidate Pay Rate: $30 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on care for long term care residents, assisting with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and mobility
- Perform vital signs, pulse oximetry, and glucose point-of-care testing accurately and document findings
- Safely transfer and ambulate residents, using proper body mechanics and lift/transfer techniques
- Follow infection control protocols including donning and removing PPE and isolation precautions
- Chart care and changes in condition in Epic promptly and clearly to support the interdisciplinary team
- Report and escalate changes in resident condition to nursing staff in a timely manner
- Support pressure injury prevention, skin care, foot care, and other resident-centered interventions
- Assist with specimen collection and basic monitoring tasks within CNA scope
Qualifications
- Active AK CNA license in hand (no pending licenses accepted)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of relevant long term care or skilled nursing experience
- Previous travel healthcare experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
- Must not be a local candidate — permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
- Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs and to work scheduled holidays
- Able to provide valid driver's license and proof of personal auto insurance to use provided vehicle
Knowledge & Skills
- Long term care workflows and resident-centered care
- Epic charting and electronic documentation
- Infection control practices and PPE use
- Vital signs, pulse oximetry, and glucose point-of-care testing
- Safe patient transfers and ambulation assistance
- Oxygen tank handling and respiratory observation
- Pressure injury prevention and basic wound care awareness
- Strong communication and reporting skills for change-of-condition
Benefits
- Provided housing (typically a one-bedroom apartment) with move-in available up to 72 hours before your contract
- Company vehicle provided for local use during assignment (driver license and proof of insurance required)
- Free on-site parking — no meter worries
- Guaranteed hours structure (84 hours per 2 weeks), with clear expectations about time-off and RTO
- Hands-on experience in a supportive long term care team — make a real difference every shift
- Access to Epic charting experience to strengthen your clinical documentation skills
- Clear housing move-out/cleaning guidelines so transitions are smooth
- Friendly facility culture that values reliability, patient safety, and professional growth
Travel Perks: Explore Valdez, AK
Valdez is a scenic Alaskan gem on Prince William Sound — think glaciers, dramatic mountains, and wildlife viewing. On your days off you can take glacier and wildlife boat tours, visit Worthington Glacier for an easy and impressive walk, explore Keystone Canyon and its waterfalls, try local fishing charters or kayaking, and enjoy fresh seafood at local eateries. The small-town charm means quick access to outdoor adventures, photography-worthy vistas, and opportunities for weekend trips into nearby backcountry and scenic drives (seasonal activities include hiking, fishing, and winter snow sports).
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a CNA - Long Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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