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Slate Healthcare

RN - Urgent Care

Juneau, AK · On-site

Overview In this role, you will provide essential clinical services in an urgent care setting, collaborating closely with providers and staff to ensure high-quality patient care. You will maintain a ...

Internal Medicine Associates LLC

Care Coordinator

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

IMA Patient Care Coordinator #PGM26 Department: Scheduling - Business Office Supervisory Responsibilities : None General Summary of Duties: Coordinates care with patients, referring providers and IMA ...

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Patient Care Tech Float Nights

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Patient Care Tech Float Nights Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Care Tech Float Nights you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Alaska ...

TRS Healthcare

Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care

Bethel, AK · On-site

TRS Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Bethel, Alaska. & Requirements * Specialty: Wound Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 ...

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REFERRAL CARE COORDINATOR

Haines, AK

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

Care coordination includes the logistical interface that includes making appointments, scheduling, checking alternative resources and facilitating connections to resources, making housing and travel ...

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How much do care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for care in Alaska is $13.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $14.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a care worker?

Care workers, also known as caregivers or care assistants, are professionals who provide support and assistance to people who need help with daily living activities due to age, illness, disability, or other reasons. They may work in clients' homes, care homes, hospitals, or community settings. Their duties often include helping with personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and offering emotional support. Care workers play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those they support and often work closely with families and healthcare professionals.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in care roles, and how can they be managed?

Care professionals often encounter emotionally demanding situations, such as supporting clients with complex needs or dealing with end-of-life care. Managing stress and preventing burnout are ongoing challenges due to the high level of empathy and patience required. Building strong support networks within the team, participating in regular training, and practicing self-care are essential strategies for maintaining well-being and delivering quality service. Many organizations also offer supervision and mental health resources to help staff cope with these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a care worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Care Worker, you need a compassionate understanding of personal care, basic healthcare principles, and often a relevant qualification such as a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health and Social Care. Familiarity with care management systems, electronic record keeping, and manual handling equipment is typically required. Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills enable effective support for clients and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. These skills ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals, forming the foundation of quality care provision.

What is the difference between Care vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectCarePersonal Care Assistant
CertificationsVaries; may include CPR, first aid, or health-related certificationsOften requires certification in personal care or health assistance
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, home care settingsHome environments, assisted living facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesProviding medical or health-related care, monitoring patient healthAssisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, mobility
Industry UsageHealthcare, home health servicesHome care, elder care, disability support

Care roles generally encompass a broad range of health-related services, including medical assistance, while Personal Care Assistants focus specifically on helping clients with daily personal activities. Both roles are essential in healthcare and home support settings, but they differ mainly in scope and specific responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Care jobs in Alaska?

The most popular types of Care jobs in Alaska are:

What cities in Alaska are hiring for Care jobs?

Cities in Alaska with the most Care job openings:

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Infographic showing various Care job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,077 per year, or $14 per hour.

Urgent Care, Urgent Care Physician

Provider Solutions & Development

Anchorage, AK

$224K - $266K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Join Providence Urgent Care in Anchorage, Alaska as a full-time physician at the Midtown location. As a Mission based, community focused service, the clinics provide the perfect work-life balance with a 3-day week schedule.

There is plenty of variety in our services which demand critical thinking and clinic-based procedures, which provide interest in every day. The ideal candidate will be passionate about practice-building and creating convenient access to care. This position also requires a focus on customer service as well as a high dedication to quality patient care. Ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in Family Practice, Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine, as well as have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and embrace the opportunities to respond to the needs of the community as they arise.

Come be a part of this exceptional and innovative health care team in a role that offers opportunities to grow your experience, maintain a great work life balance and enjoy a competitive compensation plan.

  • 3 days-per-week, full-time schedule
  • Must be board-certified
  • Health, vision, dental, paid time off, 401k and malpractice insurance is provided
  • Extra shift incentives and CME benefits are also available

Where Youll Work

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.

Where Youll Live

Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.

Who Youll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

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