Hospital Aide - Honolulu - Float Pool - Part Time - Night Shift

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

KAISER in Honolulu, Hawaii is seeking a Hospital Aide to support licensed staff in our inpatient unit. Under indirect supervision, you will assist with basic patient care tasks, monitor patient status, and help with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

You will complete data recording, maintain cleanliness, follow infection control practices, and participate in unit staff meetings. BLS certification and Hospital Aide training are required; English communication and attention to detail are

Qualifications

• Experience or successful completion of training program in area of specialty.
• Hospital Aide Training Program or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail, concentration and alertness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and report changes to RN/LPN.
• Assist admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Record data and nursing care activities in medical records.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Follow infection control principles and standards.
• Participate in unit staff meetings.

Skills

BLS Certification

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Hospital Aide Training

Job description

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision of Unit Supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting; is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff.

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment.

• Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit.

• Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/JCAHO standards.

• Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.

• Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.

• Utilizes correct body mechanics.

• Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.

• Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.

• Functions within parameters of job description.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information.

• Reports off when leaving Unit.

• Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.

• Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.

• Assists as directed during Code 500 (Chest compression and runner to lab).

• Practices within Hospital, Department and Unit standards/policies/procedures.

• Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.

• Completes mandatory JCAHO inservices annually.

• Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - Level C.

• Attends at least three Unit Staff Meetings.

• Reads/signs minutes of Staff Meetings not attended.

• Seeks guidance, direction or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed.

• Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor.

• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.

• Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.

• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.

  Education

• Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

  License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

  Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.

• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.

• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

• Training/giving and receiving instructions.

• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year Hospital Aide experience.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Hospital Aide - Honolulu - Float Pool - Part Time - Night Shift

LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1433453

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.