HI - Certified Nurse Aide - LTC

Centstone HC • Honolulu, HI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a Certified Nurse Aide with experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) health facility. The role involves observing and reporting on patient symptoms and conditions, implementing care and treatment procedures, and providing direct personal care services. The aide will assess and meet the age-specific needs of patients and participate in the activities of the treatment team.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of work experience in a LTC health facility such as a hospital or similar medically oriented institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.).
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of patient rights.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Knowledge of body mechanics.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development.
• Knowledge of purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Knowledge of purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices, range of motion activities, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic medical and nursing terminology.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to acquire and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward patients with a variety of disabilities.
• Ability to retain emotional stability despite emotional and physical pressures.
• Ability to develop an appreciation of nursing and medical ethics.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of multiple/differing cultures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Good observation skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Tolerant of unusual, irritating behavior (e.g., slow, repetitive, forgetful, confused, incontinent, messy).
• Previous work experience in HI.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions.
• Implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of patients.
• Assess each patient’s age specific needs.
• Independently provide age specific direct personal care services to a caseload of patients.
• Assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team.
• Provide personal hygiene and bodily care.
• Recall and report/document a series of events accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED