Lead Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

About the role

Kauai Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Waimea, near Eleele and Lihue, on the west side of Kauai. Our staff, residents, and their loved ones are considered family. We offer a full range of Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Therapy treatments to support recovery from illness, surgery, or injury. We collaborate with residents, their families, and medical providers to develop personalized plans that promote faster recovery and help residents return home sooner.

Responsibilities

• Perform, coordinate, and schedule services and activities in the resident care department.
• Provide assistance to the Director of Nursing Services and/or Designee, as needed.
• Maintain a positive physical and social environment for the residents with compassion and desire to work with the elderly.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and Nursing Managers, promoting teamwork in the provision of services for residents.
• Ensure nursing staff are performing at accepted levels to meet resident care needs and regulatory compliance.
• Assist the DON/Designee with staffing changes and resident status changes.
• Communicate with staff about assignments and schedules.
• Secure staff during sick calls and modify schedules as needed.
• Notify the DON of short staffing situations and contact replacement personnel when required.
• Facilitate the timely completion of paperwork and data entry as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA Certification in the state, in good standing, and able to perform duties and responsibilities as a CNA when assigned and providing care to the residents.
• A minimum of 3 months prior CNA experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401-K

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.