Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a CNA for their Honolulu, HI location. Responsibilities: + This position works in a day health center and is equally responsible to provide direct care to the day health clients, as well as to provide supportive, therapeutic, and recreational activities to the clients. + Give patients tub, sponge, and bed baths. Assist ambulatory patients with showers. Give showers to non-ambulatory patients using a shower gurney. + Assist clients with toileting (e.g., escort client to toilet/urinals, help with bladder/bowel training, etc.) + Assist patients with oral hygiene (e.g., brush teeth, care for dentures, etc.) + Measure and accurately record intake and output on appropriate forms in the client’s record. + Take temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight; accurately record on appropriate forms in the client’s chart, and report all abnormal readings or sudden changes to the nurse. + Document actions done for the client and observations of the patient’s condition and behavior on the client’s record on hospital-approved flow sheets. + Prepare clients for meals; pass trays after verifying with the diet chart that the meal is correct. Feed patients who are unable or have difficulty feeding themselves. + Prepare rest area by adding/removing linens from pillows and beds. + Transport ambulatory clients on wheelchairs to other areas of the hospital. + Contribute to the patient’s care plan by reporting possible nursing care plan additions or deletions to the RPN. + Perform routine treatment procedures as directed by the charge nurse. + Maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff + Communicate and interact with client and families in a positive and courteous manner. + Use principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. + Under the general guidance and review of the Recreational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), this position exercises initiative and imagination in independently planning, organizing, and implementing activities which + are age appropriate for the subject group. + Prepare, set-up, clean-up, and return all equipment and supplies to proper areas at the end of an activity. + Help operate and maintain audio-visual equipment. Administers passive Range of Motion Exercise (all movements done for client). + Carry out predetermined physical therapy treatment programs by performing routine treatment procedures. + May be assigned volunteers and students to assist with activities, programs, and selected work assignments. + Work with clients on an individual basis as necessary. + Recognize signs and/or symptoms indicating a change in the usual condition of a client. Reports change to supervisor. + Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee information. + In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to: Assume responsibility for client’s clothing and personal property and secure items in accordance with established procedures; report broken or malfunctioning equipment; attend and participate in in-service education programs to keep abreast of current practices, policies and procedures; responsible for maintenance and care of all the equipment and supplies related to recreational activities; may operate motor vehicles to transport clients on excursions; may be assigned to attend interdisciplinary groups and perform other related duties as assigned. Controls Exercised over the Work: + Program Specialist (Aging) or RPN provides supervision to the position. + Instructions Provided: + Employees are provided general instructions and specific instructions in new and unusual situation. Instructions may come from a RPN, Recreational Therapist, COTA, or other professional staff. Assistance Provided: + Employees perform work independently, receiving specific guidance only in new, unusual, or emergency situations. Review of Work: + Work is reviewed periodically to ensure that acceptable practices are followed. Requirements: + Applicants must obtain a valid State of Hawaii Nurse Aide Certificate certification which demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); the aging process; first aid; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living(i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices; range of motion activities; bowel and bladder training; correct use of bed pans, urinals, and/or commodes, etc.); and basic medical and nursing terminology. Such certification must be obtained within four (4) months of employment. + Depending on the needs of the facility, some applicants may need to meet the above certification prior to employment. + Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: + Two (2) years of work experience in a hospital or other medically oriented institution or program where the primary object was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of patients/residents. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; principles of growth and development; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices, range of motion activities, etc.); basic medical and nursing terminology; personal hygiene; bodily care and body mechanics; housekeeping; the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively with others in English; perform tasks involving heavy physical effort (e.g., lift, position, push, pull, and carry 50 lbs. or more, and walk/stand for extended periods of time); demonstrate poise and tact in dealing with a wide range of clients with different illnesses and injuries; interact patiently and respectfully with staff, clients/patients/residents, and visitors. + Patience, tact, an even temperament in meeting and dealing with others, and productive work habits. + Current certification in the State of Hawaii as a nurse aide within four months of employment. + Certification in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) and/or Health Saver Plus (adult) must be obtained within (6) months of employment. + Nursing Certifications: CPI, ENPC, RNFA, TNCC, AWHONN, NIHSS, STABLE, ASLS, NBSTSA, APHON, CMA, CCMA, RMA, C-EFM Desirable Qualifications: + Experience speaking/performing in front of a group; comfortable using a microphone; experience dancing, singing, or performing; extensive knowledge of recreational games. Why Should You Apply? + Health Benefits + Referral Program + Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws