What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Community Senior Care position at St Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii?
Description
Who we are
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai'i has built a legacy of creating healthy communities. From introducing medical firsts to the islands over the years, to caring for kupuna, caregivers, and keiki today, we have held true to our Franciscan core values of peacemaking, simplicity, joy, and charity. Each team member is important to carrying out our mission through their commitment and compassion for helping others. Our team members thrive in a supportive environment where excellence, teamwork, and dedication are cultivated and valued. For us at St. Francis, healthcare is not simply a job but a devotion and calling to serve. We welcome you to join the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai'i 'ohana to continue our legacy of caring for Hawai'i's people.
About the Role
The Saint Francis Health Services for Senior Citizens (HSSC) program offers bathing and personal care services for elders who are unable or challenged to provide this type of care for themselves. The HSSC professional team of Nursing Assistants - Community Senior Care provide in-home bathing and personal care services for Hawaii's kupuna throughout Oahu. Our team of Nursing Assistants are trained to preserve the dignity of our kupuna and help them maintain proper hygiene.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Travels to client homes or residences to provide bathing and personal care services.
- Assists with or gives baths and shampoo in varying settings (bed, tub, shower, etc.).
- Performs related tasks as requested by client / caregiver, relating to personal care, (e.g. oral hygiene, shaving, linen changes).
- Performs duties in a professional manner showing sensitivity to specific client needs.
- Keeps Staff Coordinator informed of conditions relevant to the client's social and emotional needs
- Adheres to proper safety measures with regards to patient and self
- Exhibits knowledge of infection control practices and procedures. Follows appropriate PPE practices when delivering services.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS NEEDED
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