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Travel CNA Jobs in Seward, Alaska – Long-Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Start your next travel CNA assignment in Seward, Alaska, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and residents with complex care needs. Join a compassionate long-term care team in a small, close-knit care environment while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of this coastal Alaska community, including mountain views, outdoor recreation, Resurrection Bay, and Kenai Fjords National Park.

Travel CNA Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $970–$1,050
• Specialty: Long-Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term care facility
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week; 72 hours guaranteed per two-week period
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., or night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; assignment to days or nights is based on facility needs
• Patient Population: Geriatric residents, including individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and behavioral or psychological conditions
• Additional Information: Travelers may float within their scope of practice to nearby sister facilities as needed. Shuttle transportation to and from Anchorage is available at the beginning and end of the assignment, along with local shuttle service in Seward.

Travel CNA Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of CNA experience, including long-term care experience
• Previous travel healthcare experience is required
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or nurse assistant credential
• Active Alaska CNA license, or a pending Alaska CNA license application that has already been submitted
• Applicants with a pending Alaska CNA license must provide proof of application submission, fee payment, fingerprint submission, educational verification, and license verification
• Applicants with a pending Alaska license must also provide a valid CNA license from another state and documentation of completion of a formal CNA training program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with electronic charting systems and long-term care documentation
• Ability to support safe patient transfers and use equipment such as Hoyer lifts and sit-to-stand or skylift devices
• Alaska Food Worker Certification is required and may be completed during on-site orientation
• Ability to work required holiday shifts as scheduled
• Non-local candidates only; applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Long-Term Care CNA Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Assist residents with bathing, showering, grooming, oral care, foot care, perineal care, shaving, and other activities of daily living
• Assist with feeding, ambulation, repositioning, pressure injury prevention, and incontinence care
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels
• Perform glucometer testing and report abnormal findings or changes in resident condition promptly
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable resident environment, including changing linens and completing bed baths
• Follow infection prevention procedures and properly don and remove personal protective equipment
• Use safe patient handling techniques and assist with transfers using appropriate equipment
• Support residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and behavioral or psychological needs
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to promote quality outcomes and resident dignity
• Complete accurate electronic documentation and communicate resident needs to the appropriate clinical team members

Apply now for this long-term care travel CNA opportunity in Seward, Alaska, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving local residents.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.