PAID Certified Nurse Aide Training Program - Kula Hospital

Kaiser Permanente; Kula (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kula is seeking a patient care aide to assist with resident care duties in a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include assisting with care plans, data collection, and reporting changes to nursing staff. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and be willing to obtain Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire. Enrollment in a Nurse Aide training program is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire.
• Enrollment in on-the-job Nurse Aide training program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of skills necessary to provide culturally sensitive care.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and revision of resident care plans.
• Implement care plans and set priorities with licensed staff.
• Record data and nursing care activities in medical records.
• Follow infection control principles for residents, environment, and staff.
• Report incidents and concerns to supervisor; participate in shift reports.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

Customer service

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties for residents in inpatient skilled nursing facility (SNF); is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Gives input to RN for development and revision of resident care plan.
• Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in resident status and reports changes to RN/LPN.
• Implements care plan; sets priorities of care with licensed staff.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers/ambulation.
• Reports evaluation to RN/LPN if outcomes are not met, if resident responses are unexpected or unusual.
• Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/CMS standards.
• Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.
• 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 resident, environment and employee issues.
• Reports pertinent resident data at Shift Report; reports problems to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.
• Practices within Facility and Hospital standards/policies/procedures.
• Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.
• Remains calm in emergency resident care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.
• Assists as directed during Code BLUE

Basic Qualifications

Experience: N/A

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Enrollment in on the job Nurse Aide training program
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A