Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 1, 1 January 1989 — Lunalilo Home Needs More Nurse Aides [ARTICLE]

Lunalilo Home Needs More Nurse Aides

A statewide shortage of nurses is affecting ci;nics and hospita!s needing to staff their in$:.tutions. Also being affected is Lunalilo Home in Hawaii Kai, whieh urgently needs :idci::onal nurse's aides to care for its elderly res:dents. Mrs. Marianna Klimenko, R.N. Administrator, said Lunalilo Home needs nurse's aides who are interested in working wuh kupuna. She invites more mature persons who may be interested in returning :o the work force to consider nurse's aide positions. A nurse's aide certificate is desirable, but noi necessary, Klimenko said. Previous work in contact with senior citizens is preferred. Training will be provided. Hirees should be ready to start as soon as possible. Responsibilities include feeding, dressing, grooming and other regular nurse's aide tasks. Hospital shift hours are 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., and 11 p.m. - 7a.m. Persons wishing to apply should contact Klimenko at 395-1000.