Field Hospice Aide (CNA | West Oahu)

Position Summary

More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose impacting people's 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 ADL’s (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 patient’s 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 Manager(s), or the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Administration
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on an ongoing basis to help assure quality and continuity of care
• Performs travel as required for patient/family 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 Hawai’i 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 Hawai’i
• 1 year of direct patient care experience required

Employment Requirements

• Valid Driver’s 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

• Servicing the following areas: Waialua, Haleiwa, Wahiawa, Mililani, Waipahu, Royal Kunia, Ewa Beach, Ewa, Kapolei, Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha

Hours

• Generally, Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
  • 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 pushing/pulling 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