Non Certified Nurse Assistant

Avalon Health Care•Honolulu, HI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Avalon Care Center Honolulu has an immediate opening for Non-Certified Nurse Assistants to join their outstanding team. The Non-Certified Nurse Assistants will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and will assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. An extended orientation period with an exceptional preceptor is provided.

Requirements

Must have completed a Nurse Assistant Training program; Certificate required
Must obtain the Certified Nurse Assistant Certification within 120-days of hire
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-employment physical exam, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Responsibilities

Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Ambulate residents.
Apply proper lifting and transferring techniques.
Provide proper positioning and use of postural supports.
Maintain residents’ positioning, as needed.
Weigh residents on schedule and record weights accurately.
Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members.
Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and families.
Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents’ needs for socialization.