Cook/Housekeeper (CNA)

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