VT HI CNA

Job Title: VT - HI CNA - Leahi Hospital
Job Location: Honolulu HI
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

• Give patients tub sponge and bed baths. Assist ambulatory patients with showers. Give showers to non-ambulatory patients using a shower gurney.

• Assist patients with toileting (e.g. position bedpans escort patients to commode/urinals help with bladder and bowel training etc.).

• Assist patients with dressing grooming and personal hygiene activities (e.g. shave shampoo hair apply lotion to skin trim nails etc.).

• Assist patients with oral hygiene (e.g. brush teeth care for dentures etc.).

• Measure and accurately record intake and output on appropriate forms in the patients record.

• Give enemas (soap suds tap water Fleet and retention) under the supervision of the nurse.

• Collect stool urine and sputum specimens for analysis.

• Take temperature pulse respiration blood pressure height and weight; accurately record on appropriate forms in the patients chart and report all abnormal readings or sudden changes to the nurse.

• Document actions done for the patient and observations of the patients condition and behaviour in the patients record on hospital-approved flow sheets. Documentation is in accordance with clearly defined parameters. Report abnormal and/or sudden changes in a patients condition and/or behavior to the nurse.

• Position lift and transfer patients in and out of bed using special equipment as necessary.

• Move and turn patients and assist with range of motion exercises.

• Prepare patients for meals; pass trays after verifying with the diet chart that the meal is correct. Feed patients who are unable to or have difficulty feeding themselves.

• Make occupied and unoccupied beds.

• Transport patients on gurneys and wheelchairs to other areas of the hospital.

• Participate in carrying out recreational activities and/or groups such as remotivation reality orientation and outings. Implement activities which have been planned by the RPN or other licensed personnel.

• Contribute to the patients care plan by reporting possible nursing care plan additions or deletions to the RPN or licensed personnel.

• Perform routine treatment procedures as directed by the RPN or licensed personnel.

• Apply oxygen via nasal cannula simple mask and/or nebulizer mask at the direction of the RPN or licensed personnel.

• Adhere to safety/infection control policies and procedures. Report unsafe equipment.

• Maintain a clean well-stocked safe environment for patients and staff. Keep patient care and utility areas neat and clean.

• Communicate and interact with patients and families in a positive and courteous manner.

• Use the principles of growth and development to assess each patients age-specific needs and provides age-specific treatment and care.

• Maintain the strictest confidentiality