Field Hospice Aide (CNA | Full Time)

Navian Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

2d•Remote

About The Position

More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose impacting people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii Hospice Aide, you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.

Requirements

Valid Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Hawaiʻi
1 year of direct patient care experience required
Valid Driver’s License
TB Clearance
CPR & BLS Certification
Ability to be flexible and organized in planning
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, family members, the public, and representatives of other agencies and organizations
Ability to communicate effectively with all individuals
Frequent standing, sitting, walking
Frequently lifting 25 pounds, carrying 100 pounds, and pushing/pulling 100 pounds
Frequent handling of objects (grasping, holding, or turning items)
Frequent fine manipulation (picking, pinching, or working with fingertips)
Occasional bending, stopping, climbing stairs, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder
Must have visual, hearing, and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication
Must have capability for frequent speech in English for ordinary conversation and conversation on the telephone
Must have ability to hear clearly and good sight acuity for both near and far including good depth perception, color, and full field vision
Operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties
Cognitive abilities must include ability to solve problems, reason and analyze
Requires learning several policies and procedures, writing, arithmetic, and problem solving skills
In addition to being able to fulfill the physical, mental, and communication demands listed above, must be able to follow safety instructions and demonstrate critical thinking

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, shaving, etc.)
Assists patients with other ADL’s (toileting dressing, feeding, etc.)
Assists with ambulation and transfer activities
Assists with ROM exercises as ordered
Positions for comfort
Assists with use of equipment and devices
Assists with nutritional and dietary needs as requested by the Nurse Case Manager
Assists in providing a safe and sanitary environment for the patient (change bed linen when necessary, tidy room as needed, adjust lighting and objects for safety and comfort, etc.)
Reports to the Nurse Case Manager any significant changes in the patient’s condition or coping of the caregivers
Documents all care in accordance with agency protocol
Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team conferences
Other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Case Managers, the Patient Care Manager(s), or the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Administration
Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on an ongoing basis to help assure quality and continuity of care
Performs travel as required for patient/family care
Complies with all established agency policies and procedures
Provides related in-service education for hospice staff and volunteers
Actively supports the mission of Navian Hawai’i and exhibits hospice philosophy in all job-related roles
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
Performs other duties as assigned