What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Nurse Aide position at Kalakaua Gardens?
**Hiring for All Shifts
Day Shift 6am- 2:30pm
Evening Shift 2pm-10:30pm
Noc Shift 10pm-6:30am**
Department: Memory Care
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
- Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
- Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
- Must maintain regular attendance.
- Must meet all local health regulations, pass per-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
- Must have experience working with Kupuna/ Seniors
- Preferred to have experience with working in Dementia Unit
Essential Duties
- Observe and practice safety according to facility policy and procedures
- Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers and regulators.
- Ensure resident’s comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning
- Report to the Charge Nurse and the care giving team as appropriate and/or document according to policy and procedure
- Safety
- Residents’ Rights and Positive Relationships
This position is very active and requires:
- Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
- The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
- Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
- Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
- Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
