Nurse Aide Paid Internship

Internship Summary

Palolo Chinese Home is currently seeking individuals with a genuine desire to serve the community and assist individuals with limited capacity for self-care. If you are the ideal candidate, we can provide a paid internship program with continued employment upon graduating from nurse aide training school. The cost of the program is covered by Palolo Chinese Home.

Training Pay

$16.50/hour

Post-Graduation Pay

$18.00/hour, shift differential pay and incentive may apply

Benefits

• 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.
• Retail Savings: 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with a 4% matching contribution.
• Student Loan Help: Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• You will play a crucial role in assisting residents with various daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and well-being.
• You will directly contribute to the residents’ quality of life by helping with grooming, bathing, mobility, and other tasks.
• Communicating with other staff members about changes in the residents’ condition, complaints, or issues.

Qualifications

• Must be able to represent Palolo Chinese Home in a professional manner.
• Must meet attendance requirements and thoroughly complete the attendance sheet.
• Comply with the training requirements of the training school and successfully graduate from the program.
• Report to worksite for additional training during non-classroom training period.
• Will pursue certification to become Certified Nurse Aide within a designated timeline.
• Must be able to withstand odors and peculiarities in the behavior of aged residents.
• Must be able to work an 8-hour shift from 2 to 10:30 pm or 10 pm to 6:30 am.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout the 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to push beds, wheelchairs and/or recliners with residents weighing more than 200 pounds occupying furniture.
• Must be able to use technology to perform related job duties such as recording residents’ information, clocking in/out for payroll and doing training on the computer.