# CNA / Nurse Assistant - Travel/Contract - Seward, AK

> VitalHire · Seward, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-07-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Hospital - Nursing Contract

## Description

**Profession:  CNA/Nursing Assistant**

**Location: Seward, AK**

**Job Type (Per Diem/Travel Contract): Travel/Contract**

**Hourly Pay Rate: $33/hr**

**Shift: Night**

**Duration: 13 weeks**

**Experience Required: 2 yrs CNA experience**

**License Required: AK CNA**

**Certifications Required: BLS**

**First-timers accepted: No**

### Responsibilities

-   Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
-   Safely transfer and reposition residents using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
-   Measure and document vital signs, intake/output, weights, and other observations.
-   Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition to the nursing team.
-   Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
-   Support residents with mobility, exercise, and restorative care programs.
-   Promote infection prevention and follow all safety protocols.
-   Provide compassionate emotional support while preserving resident dignity and privacy.
-   Assist with meal service, hydration, and daily comfort measures.
-   Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional resident care.

## Requirements

-   Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
-   Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association preferred).
-   Ability to perform physical duties including lifting, repositioning, and prolonged standing.
-   Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
-   Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Previous Long-Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), or nursing home experience.
-   Experience caring for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
-   Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EMR).

## Apply

[Apply at VitalHire](https://apply.workable.com/vitalhire/j/50BE880AD1/apply)

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