Nurse Aide

Company: The Arcadia Family of Companies
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Competitive pay and outstanding benefits, some of which includes:--- Employer paid Medical, dental, vision, drug insurance, Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance = Estimated Annual Value of $7,300 (Full Time)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous company contribution = 8.5% match after one year
• 11 Paid holidays, vacation ( 10+ Full Time), and sick leave accrual up to 90 days--- FREE employee meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) with PAID meal and break periods for employees working in our communities--- Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become CNAs--- Best practices, very safe engaging work environment for all, and much more!
  
  
  
  
  PurposeCares for residents and fosters the highest degree of quality care under supervision from designated department management and/or other medical staff as appropriate.
  
  We are accepting applications for Nurse Aides to join our company's Assisted Living Department. The ideal candidates will have flexible availability (including weekends) and be willing to work 6am to 2pm and we have a 2pm to 10pm shift available.
  Essential Functions
  • Answers call lights to determine residents' needs.
    • Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as:
      • Bathing;
        • Eating; which includes set-up, serving and collecting food plates and utensils,
          • Feeding residents who require assistance;
            • Dressing;
              • Oral hygiene; and
                • Grooming as needed.
                  • Provides assistance with toileting and provides appropriate peri-care for incontinent residents.
                    • Assists residents to turn, reposition, and transfer, which may be performed by the NA without assistance, with a two-person assistance, or by using a lift machine in accordance with the service plan.
                      • Transports residents with ambulation to and from their room to appropriate areas for activities and meals.
                        • Takes and records
                          • ADLs and chargeable time/units
                            • Vitals (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and respiration rates)
                              • Intake and output of food and fluid
                                • Transfers (one or two person) and ambulation status
                                  • Mood/behaviors when resistant to care
                                    • Pain level assessment (if applicable)
                                      • Provides companion services according to service plan.
                                        • Observes and reports to Licensed Staff all changes in condition (including significant changes), behavior or whereabouts that may require intervention.
                                          • Monitors and supervises residents as assigned.
                                            • Adheres to assigned work schedules and accurately uses the time and attendance system.
                                              • Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and/or Quality Assurance Programs.
                                                • Interacts with residents in accordance with AFCs' mission, core values, mindsets and guideposts.
                                                  • Exercises caution and good safety judgment in uncertain conditions or situations, and report and/or correct hazards, potential or actual.
                                                    • Ensures that all residents' rights and privacy are protected and enforced, and establishes and maintains a close liaison with families.
                                                      • Attends mandatory in-service programs.
                                                        • Complies with annual employee health screening in accordance with policies and procedures.
                                                          • Participates and assists during emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook and/or the disaster policy.
                                                            • Other duties as assigned by the Arcadia Family of Companies.
                                                              Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.
                                                              QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                                                              Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
                                                              Certificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsState of Hawaii Nurse Aide Certificate. Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
                                                              
                                                              
                                                              Required CompetenciesReading Skills
                                                              • Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
                                                                • Ability to read, understand, and follow technical manuals.
                                                                  Communication Skills
                                                                  • Ability to communicate with others (customers, vendors, and other employees, etc.) face to face (using service language).
                                                                    • Ability to effectively present information in a small group setting.
                                                                      • Ability to effectively present information in a large group setting.
                                                                        Mathematical Skills
                                                                        • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple mathematical problems with or without the use of office equipment.
                                                                          • Ability to compute percentage.
                                                                            Writing Skills
                                                                            • Ability to write simple documents (general correspondence, documents)
                                                                              • Ability to write more complex documents (detailed correspondence, instructions)
                                                                                Computer SkillsProficiency in using a computer, which may include using such software as Vision or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and other applicable software applications.
                                                                                Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; push and pull. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
                                                                                Work EnvironmentWhile performing their essential functions, employees may be occasionally exposed to the following conditions:
                                                                                • Air conditioned office environment;
                                                                                  • Indoors without air conditioning;
                                                                                    • Outdoors-all types of weather; and
                                                                                      • Hazardous materials.
                                                                                        
                                                                                        The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                        Please apply by clicking the "Apply" buttonIf you do not have a resume or if your resume does not include all employment you have held in the last 10 years, please complete and attach the Employment History form (located at the bottom of the page) to your application for employment. Please note that you must save the document to your computer or device before you upload the file.
                                                                                        Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations:
                                                                                        
                                                                                        Arcadia Retirement Residence
                                                                                        15 Craigside
                                                                                        Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center
                                                                                        Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services
                                                                                        Arcadia at Home
                                                                                        Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia
                                                                                        
                                                                                        Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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