Pioneers Home Assistant Administrator; PCN

Overview

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home is recruiting for a Pioneers Home Assistant Administrator. The Mission of the Division of the Alaska Pioneer Homes is: providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath.

This position is a member of an outstanding nursing and direct care staff and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for up to 179 elder residents.

Our Division Values include Positive Attitude, Love, Accountability, Trust, and Excellence in caring for residents and teams.

Manage resident care services staff, oversee the overall direct care of the residents, and assist the Administrator in ongoing planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all direct care activities. Focus will be on quality resident care, the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams, and the promotion of assisted living philosophy and statutes.

This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services. The Working Environment is at the Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home, an assisted living home located at 250 E Fireweed Ave, Palmer, Alaska, near local shops and restaurants and surrounded by mountains.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Healthcare Knowledge
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  Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations, patient care standards, and medical procedures relevant to Assisted Living and Pioneer Homes.
• Regulatory Knowledge
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  Up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing Pioneer Homes, always ensuring compliance.
• Administration and Management
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  Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Leadership Skills
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  Ability to inspire and manage a team effectively, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Written Communication
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  Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in gerontology, nursing, health administration, a health-related field, business administration, or public administration.

AND

One year of experience supervising professional and assistive staff in a health service program such as a residential care facility, home health care service, hospital, doctor’s office, or similar experience in social or community service management.

• Completion of a Nursing Home Administrator-in-Training program will substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of nursing experience and eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse or registered nurse with the State of Alaska will substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

Positions require a background investigation including fingerprinting and a valid Alaska driver’s license.

• A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase.
• To view general description and example duties, visit the companion link to the class specifications.
• This position is in support of the Pioneer Home, a 24-hour elder care facility. This facility is Eden Alternative and includes plants, flowers, and pets (cats, dogs, fish, birds).
• Employees are continually screened for tuberculosis and criminal history.

Legal Employment The State’s online recruitment system requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain documentation. The State of Alaska does not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Education Verification You must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, indicate the…