Certified Nursing Assistant

Ka Punawai Ola is Hawaiian for “well-spring of health and living waters.” A Life Care Centers of America facility, Ka Punawai Ola lives up to its name. Just minutes from several hospitals, shopping and outdoor activities, our nursing home is a perfect choice.

Skilled nursing residents, as well as patients receiving short-term rehabilitation
, hospice care and post-operative recovery, experience first-class service as a daily focus in everything Ka Punawai Ola does. Our on-site physician offers faster, more convenient patient and resident care, and our caregivers make it a priority to ensure the same level of care and service is delivered to all individuals.

Come by today for a free tour to see why Ka Punawai Ola is a premier nursing home in the area.

Position Summary
The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program
• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: direct patient care, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
• Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care
• Must be able to respond to call lights promptly
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.