Position: Caregiver Assistant

Location: Various locations - Honolulu, Ewa Beach, Pearl City, Aiea

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Six months volunteer or work experience assisting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Type: Full-time; Contract

Schedule: To be discussed

Pay: $17.25/hr

Kahu Malama Nurses is seeking passionate Caregiver Assistants to join our growing and dynamic team!

Job Description:

• Assures that the rights of participants are protected, including protection from abuse and neglect, dangerous or hazardous conditions and by following established reporting procedures.
• Assists in assuring program compliance on all applicable standards, policies, and regulations.
• Supports participants in performing activities of daily living skills such as meal preparation, eating, grooming, toileting and dressing.
• Utilizes assistive devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) or assists with walking according to the individuals IPP or ISP.
• Supports participants in participating in treatment programs as stated in the IPP or ISP, as directed by the supervisor in-charge.
• Assists participants with their medications, as needed; informs supervisor in-charge when medications need to be reordered.
• .Assists in maintaining properties, grounds, and surrounding area in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition by performing cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, washing, and scrubbing on a regular basis.
• Implements and collects data on participant specific programs and maintains participant records, including progress notes and communication books, in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents, guardians, interdisciplinary team members, and other related persons and programs to benefit client participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a valid Drivers License
• Must have a smartphone
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to safely drive a van
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate assistive devices including Hoyer lift, wheelchair, walker, and gait belt
• Ability to intermittently lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs., with minimal assistance
• Current work clearances which may include, but are not limited to, PE, initial 2-step PPD, annual PPD, CPR, First Aid, criminal history, APS & CAN registries, FBI fingerprinting and a drivers abstract with an acceptable level of infractions. Hepatitis B vaccination optional but recommended

Kahu Malama Nurses does not just connect you with a job; we offer a Professional Mentoring & Education Program to help you be great at your job, love it, and grow. This is not an elevator to success; it is a ladder, and you must put in the work to climb so youll never feel stuck in a dead-end job again.

Kahu Malama Nurses is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled enterprise workforce solutions organization whose mission is to help YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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