**Hiring for Full Time, Evening shifts (2:00pm-10:30pm)**

Department: Assisted Living

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, pass per-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
• Must have experience working with Kupuna/ Seniors
• Preferred to have experience with working in Dementia Unit

Essential Duties

• Observe and practice safety according to facility policy and procedures
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers and regulators.
• Ensure resident’s comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning
• Report to the Charge Nurse and the care giving team as appropriate and/or document according to policy and procedure
• Safety
• Residents’ Rights and Positive Relationships

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person