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Hospital Aide

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.
• Attends at least three Unit Staff Meetings.
• Reads/signs minutes of Staff Meetings not attended.
• Seeks guidance, direction or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed.
• Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
• Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 from American 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.

Primary Location: Hawaii, Honolulu, Moanalua Ancillary Building Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Night Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 07:15 PM Working Hours End: 07:45 AM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Moanalua Medical Center - ICU - Cardiac Surgery Unit-1 - 1201 Pay Range: $24.2 - $26.89 / hour