Nursing Assistant

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach.

The Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care functions under the supervision of the RN or medical provider. This position conducts front office duties in accordance with policies and procedures. The Nursing Assistant creates and manages guest records, schedule appointments, conduct routine tests, and track and order supplies.

Compensation:

Starting from $16.50 hourly, actual pay commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
2. Answer patient/client calls while on shift and determine how to best help them.
3. Provide physical support for patients/clients with daily activities and personal hygiene.
4. Ensure patients or residents receive an appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
5. Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, nurses and other HTAT staff about patient/client conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities:
   • Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care.
   • Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
   • Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
   • Observe, recognize, and report significant guest symptoms to RN or medical providers and take appropriate action, if necessary, under the supervision of the RN or medical provider.
6. Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure; Maintain safe work operations by following policies and procedures.
7. Protect and keep patient information confidential.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of medical/nursing best practices and equipment to administer patient care.
2. Strong computer and data entry skills.
3. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
4. Skill in preparing and maintaining client records.
5. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/CPR
2. One (1) year experience working in community health.

Expected Hours of Work:

Hours include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization. Must be available to work one or more of the following shifts as scheduled:

• 6:00am through 2:30pm
• 2:00pm through 10:30pm
• 10:00 pm through 6:30 am

IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.