Cook/Housekeeper (CNA) - Navian Hawaii
Kailua, HI
About the Job
More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose - where you impact people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii Cook/Housekeeper (CNA), you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering 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.
Cook/Housekeeper Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepares nutritional meals with information provided (e.g. consistency, cultural preferences)
- Knowledge in preparation of specialized diets.
- Attends continuing educational in-service training for food services preparation.
- Assists with shopping, including but not limited to: grocery, household item and patient personal shopping, and maintains effective cost control over food and household supplies.
- Assists with nutritional and dietary needs as requested by the RN.
- Maintains clean home environment
- Assists Facilities Manager in preparation for regulatory inspections in relation to kitchen environment, meal preparation and food storage
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Prepares vacant rooms to receive next patient.
Patient Care
- Works under the direction of either the LPN or RN while working shifts at the homes or the RN Case Manager while providing care in the community.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care and shaving.
- Assists patients with other ADL's, i.e., toileting, dressing, feeding.
- Assists with ambulation and transfer activities and ROM exercises as ordered.
- Positions for comfort.
- Assists with use of equipment and devices.
- Assists with nutritional and dietary needs as requested by the RN.
- Assists in providing a safe and sanitary environment for the patient, i.e., changes bed linen when necessary, tidies room as needed, adjusting lighting and placement of objects in the room for safety and comfort.
- Reports to the RN Case Manager/LPN any significant changes in the patient's condition or coping of the caregivers.
- Documents all care in accordance with agency protocol.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) conferences.
- Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on an ongoing basis to help assure quality and continuity of care.
- Travels as required for patient/family care.
- Complies with all established agency policies and procedures, including all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Provides related in-service education for hospice staff and volunteers.
- Supports the mission of Hospice Hawai'i and exhibits hospice philosophy in all job related roles.
- Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager, Director of Clinical Operations or designee.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Demonstrates knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and skills that are consistent with the scope of practice for hospice and palliative CNAs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patient/family members, the public, and representatives of other agencies and organizations
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals.
- Ability to handle crisis situations in a professional manner
- Strong customer service skills and helpful attitude
- Ability to identify problems/issues/concerns and actively participate in resolution of problems
- Organized, able to manage multiple tasks at a time, and prioritize tasks while maintaining flexibility
- Familiar with concepts and practices used in a hospice setting
- Maintains physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care of oneself
Experience and Educational Requirements:
- Current State of Hawaii certification as a home health aide or nurse's assistant.
- One year of direct patient care experience.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment at Navian Hawaii are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of certain requirements which include:
- A legally compliant background check
- Drug Screen & Physical Exam
- TB Clearance
- CPR Certificate
Why Navian Hawaii?
- Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
- Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
- Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance