What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide to Certified Nurse Aide position at Palolo Chinese Home?
About Palolo Chinese Home
Established in 1896, Palolo Chinese Home is one of Hawaiis premier providers of long-term care for seniors of all ethnicities. Rooted in compassion and cultural tradition, we offer a family-like environment where respect, dignity, and excellence guide everything we do.
Job Summary:
As a Nurse Aide at Palolo Chinese Home in Honolulu, you will play a crucial role in assisting residents with various daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. By helping with grooming, bathing, and mobility, among other tasks, you will directly contribute to the residents' quality of life. Communication is key in this role, as you will report any changes in residents' conditions, complaints, or issues promptly to the licensed nurse.
Additionally, maintaining a safe and happy environment for residents is essential. Adhering to regulatory guidelines, life safety protocols, and infection control measures is a fundamental part of this position. Accurate and timely documentation of care provided is also a vital aspect of the role, ensuring that each resident's needs are met efficiently.
Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour based on experience and skillset
Benefits:
- Health Insurance Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Drug insurance
- Free On-Site and Street Parking
- Discounted Employee Meals
- Shift Differential Pay for Evening and Overnight shifts
- Opportunity to Earn Overtime Pay
- 401K We offer a 4% matching contribution, with Traditional and Roth 401k options
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 10 days of paid vacation, with increases at 4 years and 7 years of service
- 10 days of paid sick leave
- Nurse Aide Tuition Reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
- Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Responsibilities:
- Assisting residents with various daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Assist residents with grooming, bathing, and helping with mobility.
- Communication with the entire health care team for the benefit of the residents.
- Report changes to resident conditions, resident complaints, or any issues to licensed nurse.
Qualifications:
- Will be pursuing certification to be CNA
- Proficiency in English is crucial for effective communication with residents and the health care team.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Current Nurse Aide certification from an accredited training program or school.
- 2 step TB clearance
- Criminal Background Check, Fingerprinting, and Drug Screen Clearance
- Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.