Hospital Aide – SNF – Full Time Kula Hospital Full Time

Job Summary :

Under indirect supervision, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties for Health Plan members in inpatient skilled nursing facility (SNF);

is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Gives input to RN for development and revision of patient care plan.
• Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient 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 patient responses are unexpected or unusual.
• Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department / Unit / JCAHO 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 patient, environment and employee issues.
• Participates in assigned Quality Improvement activities.
• Reports pertinent patient 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 patient care / Unit situations; follows established protocols.
• Assists as directed during Code 500 (chest compression / runner).

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

N / A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course.

License, Certification, Registration

• Nurse Aide Certification (Hawaii) within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements :

• Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as Hospital Aide.
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