Field Hospice Aide (CNA | Full Time)

Navian Hawaii; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Navian Hawaii is seeking a Hospice Aide to deliver compassionate care in patient homes and facilities across Oahu. You will assist with daily living activities, comfort, and safety while collaborating with the Nurse Case Manager and Interdisciplinary Team.

Qualified candidates hold a Hawaii CNA, have at least 1 year of direct patient care, and possess a valid driver's license along with TB clearance and CPR/BLS certification. Regular travel and a Monday–Friday schedule are expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Nurse Aide in Hawaii.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience required.
• Valid Driver's License; TB Clearance; CPR & BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and ADLs (bathing, mouth care, skin care, etc).
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and ROM as ordered.
• Support safe, sanitary environments and assist with equipment and nutrition needs.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CNA Hawaii

Job description

Position Summary

More than a job this is a position with a higher purpose impacting peoples lives on a personal human level As a Navian Hawaii Hospice Aide you will guide patients and their family on their journey delivering comfort and support with a caring heart replacing fear with hope helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene bathing mouth care skin care hair care shaving etc
• Assists patients with other ADLs toileting dressing feeding etc
• Assists with ambulation and transfer activities
• Assists with ROM exercises as ordered
• Positions for comfort
• Assists with use of equipment and devices
• Assists with nutritional and dietary needs as requested by the Nurse Case Manager
• Assists in providing a safe and sanitary environment for the patient change bed linen when necessary tidy room as needed adjust lighting and objects for safety and comfort etc
• Reports to the Nurse Case Manager any significant changes in the patients condition or coping of the caregivers
• Documents all care in accordance with agency protocol
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team conferences
• Other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Case Managers the Patient Care Managers or the Director of Nursing andor Clinical Administration
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on an ongoing basis to help assure quality and continuity of care
• Performs travel as required for patientfamily care
• Complies with all established agency policies and procedures
• Provides related in service education for hospice staff and volunteers
• Actively supports the mission of Navian Hawaii and exhibits hospice philosophy in all job related roles
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Ability to be flexible and organized in planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff clients family members the public and representatives of other agencies and organizations
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of individuals

Experience and Education Requirements

• Valid Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Hawaii
• 1 year of direct patient care experience required

Employment Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• TB Clearance
• CPR & BLS Certification

Working Conditions

Indoors as well as outdoors in all types of weather

Work Location

This position is based in the field requiring travel to patient homes facilities and offices throughout Oahu using a personal motor vehicle

Hours

Generally Monday through Friday 8am 4:30pm

Weekend Night or Holiday Availability

Position may require weekend night or holiday availability

Physical, Mental and Communication Demands

Frequent standing sitting walking Frequently lifting 25 pounds carrying 100 pounds and pushingpulling 100 pounds Frequent handling of objects grasping holding or turning items Frequent fine manipulation picking pinching or working with fingertips Occasional bending stopping climbing stairs kneeling and reaching above shoulder Must have visual hearing and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication Must have capability for frequent speech in English for ordinary conversation and conversation on the telephone Must have ability to hear clearly and good sight acuity for both near and far including good depth perception color and full field vision Operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties Cognitive abilities must include ability to solve problems reason and analyze Requires learning several policies and procedures writing arithmetic and problem solving skills In addition to being able to fulfill the physical mental and communication demands listed above must be able to follow safety instructions and demonstrate critical thinking

Salary

23 25 Hourly

About Us

Navian Hawaii is a legacy kamaaina nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization deeply committed to serving our community For more than 44 years we have demonstrated compassion dignity and excellence in delivering care to individuals and families facing serious illness and end of life journeys We proudly extend our services across Oahu as well as in patient at our Kailua Home closed for renovation re opening in 2027