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KP
Kaiser Permanente
Hospital Aide - Moanalua - Progressive Care Unit - On/Call - Variable Shift
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$38,080 / year median in Hawaii
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision of Unit Supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting; is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.Essential Responsibilities:
+ Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff. + Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers. + Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment. + Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit. + Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/JCAHO standards. + Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures. + Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues. + Utilizes correct body mechanics. + Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person. + Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues. + Functions within parameters of job description. + Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information. + Reports off when leaving Unit. + Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor. + Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations; follows established protocols. + Assists as directed during Code 500 (Chest compression and runner to lab). + Practices within Hospital, Department and Unit standards/policies/procedures. + Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary. + Completes mandatory JCAHO inservices annually. + Completes CPR recertification of 24 months- Level C.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience + Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable. Education + Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements. License, Certification, Registration + Basic Life Support fromAmerican Heart Association Additional Requirements:
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service. + Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone. + Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. + Training/giving and receiving instructions. + Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.Preferred Qualifications:
+ One (1) year Hospital Aide experience.COMPANY:
KAISER TITLE
Hospital Aide- Moanalua
- Progressive Care Unit
- On/Call
- Variable Shift