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Hale Ku'ike, the standard in memory care, is looking for an energetic and compassionate Activity Leader to join our team at our Pali location.
Job Type: Part-Time position available. This is a long-term position, please reconsider applying if you are only available short-term.
Location: Pali location, Honolulu
Job Summary
The Activity Leader will be responsible for engaging residents in an activity program that meets their abilities, needs, and interests. He/She is responsible to perform the following according to Hake Ku’ike’s mission, facility standards, procedures, and resident care plans.
Essential Job Functions
· Assess and monitor residents' ongoing abilities in order to provide appropriate engagement activities that foster their physical health and wellness
· Lead and/or assist with implementing resident activities in collaboration with the Activities Director
· Evaluate the effectiveness of resident-centered activities, and notifies the Activities Director of any specific resident concerns
· Demonstrate initiative and work well with Hale Ku’ike staff members in a helpful, respectful and courteous manner
· Work collaboratively and effectively with Hale Ku’ike volunteers
· Keep residents' common living areas clean and uncluttered
· Assist residents in meeting their social and emotional needs through positive interactions with staff, family and other residents
· Respond appropriately to residents' requests for help and maintains positive relationships with residents' friends and family members
· Follow proper channels of communication within the Activities team regarding shifts and schedules, resident activities, and other information
· Work with facility's live-in companion dog to help engage residents
· Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
· Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional study and/or experience in geriatric health related subjects recommended
· TB clearance (2-step skin test, negative CXR, or Quantiferon Gold blood test)
· Physician’s health clearance
· Experience working with cognitively impaired adults or background in therapeutic recreational activities is desirable
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to communicate effectively with residents, families, managers, and staff
· Prior work or volunteer experience leading group activities is highly desired (Experience in a healthcare setting not required)
· Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the company
· Must be a reliable team player
· Ability to adjust to a dynamic work environment
· Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the role (reasonable accommodations for qualified disabilities will be considered on an individual basis as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
· This is a part-time position that requires one 8-hour shift during the week (specific week day is negotiable) and on-call for open shifts (weekend or weekday) if interested and available.
Compensation:
Wages start at $20.00/hr. Hale Ku'ike provides excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, free parking, and free meals.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work on Saturday AND Sunday, plus 1-2 additional days during the week (specific days negotiable)?
Work Location: In person
