Group Activity Leader - Memory Care Facility

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• Work in a steady industry for a stable company that values and cares about its employees
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• Go to school or work around your family's lifestyle -- our flexible work schedules can accommodate that elusive "work-life balance"

Hale Ku'ike, the standard in memory care, is looking for energetic and compassionate Activity Leaders to join our team at our Pali location.

Job Type: Part-Time position available, could also be on-call to provide you with flexibility.

Main Location: Pali location, Honolulu (also flexible to pick up shifts at our two other locations)

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

· Work collaboratively and effectively with Hale Ku’ike volunteers

· Keep residents' common living areas clean and uncluttered

· Demonstrate initiative and work well with Hale Ku’ike staff members in a helpful, respectful and courteous manner

· 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 or negative CXR)

· 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)

· Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· Requires excellent 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)

· Part-Time position is available (1-2 shifts per week, with weekends being most needed). On-Call is also an option.

Compensation:

Wages start at $18.00/hr but commensurate with experience and education/training. Hale Ku'ike provides excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, free parking on-site in a safe gated facility, and free nutritious meals for every shift worked.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work on weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• leading group / team activities: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Honolulu, HI 96817 (Required)

Work Location: In person