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

Lunalilo Home Needs Nurse Aides Urgently

A statewide shortage of nurses is affecting clinics and hospitals needing to staff their institutions. Also being affected is Lunalilo Home in Hawai'i Kai, whieh urgently needs additional nurse's aides to care for its elderly residents. Mrs. Marianna Klimenko, R.N. Administrator, said Lunalilo Home needs nurse's aides who are interested in working with kupuna. She also invites more mature persons who may be interested in returning to the work force to consider nurse's aide positions. A nurse's aide certificate is desirable, but not 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. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Persons wishing to apply should eontact Klimenko at 395-1000. Lunalilo Home has a few openings for fully ambulatory male or female residents who are able to bathe, groom and feed themselves. For information eall Barbara Sipper or Mrs. Marianna Klimenko, RN Administrator.