Nikkei Concerns is the premiere elder care organization founded in the Japanese American community.

Our success is predicated on hiring high caliber individuals of all backgrounds. We strive to work cooperatively with people to achieve our goals and vision.

Our current opportunities are listed below. All programs are in our Seattle Keiro location unless otherwise indicated.

Current Listings

Licensed Nurses will receive up to a $3000 sign-on bonus!

Receptionist (On-Call)
Licensed Nurse Evening and Day Shifts Available!
NAC-Nursing Assistant Certified
Resident Assistant

Receptionist

• Operate a multi-phone system
• Greet and direct visitors, following proper security measures
• Accept monetary donations and payments; accept non-monetary donations
• Sell various items for Seattle Keiro fundraising purposes
• Issue refunds for vending machines and fill out reimbursement slips
• Accept deliveries and control delivery door
• Distribute and receive employment applications
• Sort and distribute mail; forward mail to former residents
• Collect meal money
• Light clerical work as directed
• Attend appropriate inservices
• Handles all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Accurate cash handling
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Ability and desire to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience as a receptionist or in customer service preferred

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Licensed Nurse

• Performs and assist with technical nursing procedures
• Provides skilled nursing assessments and interventions as directed in the comprehensive plan of care
• Administers medications and treatments to assigned residents, following all appropriate physician's orders
• Documents daily alert charting on appropriate residents
• Reports significant condition changes to Charge Nurse or Clinical Care Coordinator
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management to meet changing job related requirements
• Handles all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of/or sensitivity to Asian cultures
• A strong desire to work with older adults and an understanding of the aging process

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education
• Current Washington state LPN or RN license
• Nursing experience in long term care setting preferable, but not required

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NAC-Certified Nursing Assistant

• Cues, assists and/or provides personal care services for residents as directed by residents and/or resident care plan
• Takes and records vital signs; measures and records heights and weights
• Measures and records fluid and food intake and output
• Recognizes and reports observations of changes in condition or residents' needs to Licensed Nurse
• Provides restorative intervention as directed by Licensed Nurses or other supervisors
• Demonstrates sensitivity to residents' emotional, social and mental health needs
• Makes and reports observations of residents' environment to ensure safety and comfort of resident
• Reports any accident, hazards or unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel
• Participates in care planning and nursing reporting process
• Demonstrates and promotes residents' rights including appropriate response to abuse and neglect
• Changes bed linens and makes beds
• Documents resident care appropriately before the end of shift
• Answers call lights in a timely manner
• Attends required in-services and trainings, 12 hours per year
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management to meet changing job-related requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A strong desire to work with older adults
• An understanding and appreciation of the aging process
• Understanding of/or sensitivity to Asian cultures
• An understanding of dementia and techniques for intervention and communication
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Must have good memory, recall and be detail-oriented
• Must be able to use sound judgment (problem resolution skills) in the execution of daily tasks
• Must be able to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to read/write/speak English
• Must possess basic mathematical skills

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification or Nursing Assistant Registered Certification and is eligible to take the State Certification exam
• Some experience in working with the elderly, in other related service fields, or demonstrates the desire to do so
• Handles all forms of protected health information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner

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Resident Assistant

• Assists residents with dressing, undressing, personal hygiene (shaving, dental care, nail care, hair care, foot care), bathing, and toileting as indicated in individual service plans
• Assists with meal service including serving food, cutting foods, opening packages, clearing dishes, scraping plates, and transporting soiled dishes to kitchen
• Collects, wash, dry, fold, and return laundry as scheduled
• Changes bed linens as scheduled
• Responds to emergencies according to policies and procedures
• Observes and reports changes in residents' physical, cognitive, or emotional status to nurse or Health Services Coordinator
• Takes vital signs as scheduled and as directed by nurse
• Documents vital signs, medication assistance, and observations as necessary
• Cleans and sanitizes tables, dining room kitchen areas (including stove, refrigerator, and ice machine). Cleans dining rooms floors after meals and mops kitchen floor at end of shift
• Assists with medications during nightshift
• Nightshift: Performs safety checks/make rounds. Cleans upstairs kitchen areas daily (wipes down refrigerator inside and out, wipes down counters and cupboards, wipes down appliances including stove top, microwave, and ice machine, empty trash); Reads and records 2nd & 3rd floor refrigerator temperature daily around 9pm; Secures first floor doors daily; Checks first floor kitchen pilot lights daily
• Float RA/Medication Assistant: Primary responsibility for assisting with all category B medications, taking routine vital signs, and assisting with meal service. Assists with other Resident Assistant duties
• Handles all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to function as a team member in sharing responsibility for the provision of resident services in cooperation with all other members of the team
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to read/write/speak English
• Ability to speak Japanese preferred
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the aging process

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Current CPR and First Aid certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire
• Fundamentals of Caregiving or Modified Fundamentals of Caregiving or must obtain within 120 days of hire
• Current Food Handlers permit or must obtain within 14 days of hire
• HIV/AIDS training or must obtain within 30 days

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Contact Information 

Thank you for your interest in Nikkei Concerns. To apply, you may choose any of the following options:

1) Complete our Employment Application (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print this file) and mail it to:

Human Resources Department
Nikkei Concerns
1601 East Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122-5640

2. Fax the completed employment application or resume /cover letter to (206) 325-1502.

3. Email your resume and/or cover letter to: careers@nikkeiconcerns.org

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