Certified Nurse Aide/Transporter, 60% FTE

US Lawns; Pahala (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Medical/dental/vision

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ka‘u Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide/Transporter to assist with patient care and resident transportation across East Hawai‘i. The role involves driving state vehicles, transporting patients on average three 8-hour shifts per week, and requiring a valid Hawaii driver’s license and CNA certification.

BLS is preferred and must be submitted with the application. Entry-level and full-performance candidates are considered; pre-employment checks and benefits are offered by HHSC.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Hawaii CNA certificate required.
• BLS certification preferred; must be obtained within 6 months.
• Driver's license (Hawaii Type 3) required and traffic abstract submission.
• Experience in hospital or similar setting preferred for full performance.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients within the facility and between locations using wheelchairs, stretchers, or escort assistance.
• Provide direct patient care and support, including hygiene assistance and vital signs monitoring.
• Assist with patient mobility and comfort, including lifting, transferring, feeding, and meal preparation.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Communication

Education

CNA certification (Hawaii)

Job description

Job Description

Join Ka'u Hospital and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Ka'u Hospital is currently seeking a Certified Nurse Aide/Transporter (Entry Level or Full Performance) to assist with patient care and resident transportation duties. The CNA/Transporter will drive a state vehicle (sedan or minivan) to transport patients to appointments and recreational excursions, on average three 8-hour shifts per week. This position receives State of Hawaii medical and retirement benefits and paid time off. Applicants must have a valid State of Hawaii drivers license (standard Type 3) and submit a traffic abstract with their application.

Job Duties

• Safely transport patients within the facility and between locations using wheelchairs, stretchers, or escort assistance, and drive hospital vehicles to transport patients, equipment, specimens, or supplies as assigned.
  Provide direct patient care and support, including personal hygiene assistance (bathing, toileting, dressing) and vital signs monitoring in hospital, clinic, or long-term care settings.
• Assist with patient mobility and comfort, such as lifting/transferring, range of motion activities, feeding, and preparing patients for meals.
• Document patient care and observations accurately, communicate changes in condition to nursing staff, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support patient activity and participation, including transport, recreational activities, and implementing care plans under supervision.
• Assist clinical staff with patient transfers (e.g., bed, chair, wheelchair) and observe/report any changes in patient condition to the nursing team.

Required Qualifications

Entry Level: Knowledge of personal hygiene and bodily care.

Full Performance: In addition to entry-level qualifications, one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting (such as a hospital or similar medical facility) providing direct patient care. Experience should demonstrate basic nursing skills, including taking vital signs, recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, infection control and universal precautions, first aid, and assisting with activities of daily living and restorative care. Must be able to work as part of a treatment team and provide age-appropriate personal care to patients.

Substitutions Allowed: Completion of a practical nursing or professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the full performance level.

Certification Required: Valid State of Hawaii Nurse Aide (CNA) Certificate, showing that training was received from a state approved program; Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is preferred. Please submit copy of certification with the application.

License Required: Applicants must possess a valid Hawaii Type 3 (standard) Driver’s License and provide a copy of their Traffic Abstract. These documents must be submitted with the application.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.