What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Ka Punawai Ola?
Ka Punawai Ola is Hawaiian for “well-spring of health and living waters.” A Life Care Centers of America facility, Ka Punawai Ola lives up to its name. Just minutes from several hospitals, shopping and outdoor activities, our nursing home is a perfect choice.
Skilled nursing residents, as well as patients receiving short-term rehabilitation, hospice care and post-operative recovery, experience first-class service as a daily focus in everything Ka Punawai Ola does. Our on-site physician offers faster, more convenient patient and resident care ,and our caregivers make it a priority to ensure the same level of care and service is delivered to all individuals.
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Job Description
Position Summary
The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program
- Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: direct patient care, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
- Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
- Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care
- Must be able to respond to call lights promptly
- Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
- Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Benefits for Full-Time Associates
- medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
- 401(k)
- paid vacation, sick days and holidays
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.