Certified Nurse/Medication Aide

Primary Purpose: Assists resident with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, mobility, etc. Provides simple technical nursing services under the direction and supervision of the licensed nurses (RN and/or LPN). Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the resident’s physician.

Pay Range: $22.50 to $26.00

Shift: 2 pm to 10:30 pm

Benefits We Offer:
• Temporary Housing: Available for eligible candidates (please inquire with HR).
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical (including drug, vision, and dental).
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, 10 days of sick leave, and 10 days of vacation to start.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with a 4% matching contribution.
• Student Loan Help: Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer.
• Sign-On & Retention Bonus: Available up to $5,000 based on eligibility.
• Education Support: Nurse Aide tuition reimbursement up to $1,060 and Prometric exam reimbursement up to $300.
• Extra Pay Incentives: Shift differentials (evening/overnight), Trainer differentials, and ample overtime opportunities.
• Referral Bonus: Available up to $3,000 per successful employee referral.
• Tax Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and AFLAC supplemental insurance.
• Daily Perks: On-site and street parking are 100% free, plus discounted employee meals for only $3.50.

Essential Duties/Functions
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and accurately documents administration, effectiveness, and any adverse reactions.
• Observes residents and promptly reports changes in condition, medication reactions, errors, or unusual findings to the appropriate nurse/supervisor and physician.
• Stores and orders medications and supplies according to established policies.
• Arrives on time, participates in shift handoff, reviews resident schedules, and ensures continuity of care.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, oral/denture care, dressing, and personal comfort.
• Makes beds, changes linens, maintains resident rooms, and assists with unit cleanliness.
• Assists with meals, monitors and records food and fluid intake, provides nourishment and hydration, and reports poor intake.
• Assists residents with toileting and incontinence care while maintaining cleanliness and dignity.
• Prepares and accompanies residents for appointments, tests, treatments, activities, and therapies as directed.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; obtains vital signs, measures intake/output, collects specimens, and assists nurses with treatments and basic care.
• Provides safe mobility assistance, including ambulation, transfers, lifts, range-of-motion, and restorative care.
• Follows proper infection-control, handwashing, glove use, and safety procedures.
• Documents all care provided accurately and maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Assists with clerical duties, answers call lights promptly, and performs errands as directed.
• Ensures the safety, comfort, and well-being of residents.
• Attends required training and maintains current physical examination and TB clearance as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR, First Aid and Hawaii CNA certification.
• At least 1 year experience in long term care preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to facilitate proper communication with others
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be able to provide physical and emotional care to the aged and disabled
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

A Legacy of Caring, A Promise for the Future
For 130 years, Palolo Chinese Home has provided care excellence to seniors and their families. Originally founded to help Hawaiʻi’s elderly Chinese immigrant workers in need of care as the plantations closed, today we provide a vibrant continuum of services to support seniors of all ethnicities throughout our community.

Our promise—Better Care. Better Lives.—guides everything we do, from skilled nursing and rehab to senior day care and in-home services across Oʻahu. Supported by our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Benevolence and Excellence (TRIBE), we treat every resident and senior we serve as ʻohana.