Activities Aide (Short-Term Opportunity)

The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization committed to providing senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate, and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of every resident, client, and member we serve.  

Why Join Us 

Employees are the heart of all we do. We foster an environment of compassion, understanding, integrity and open communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment that puts our residents, clients and members first. Each day we enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. Come join us to be part of our remarkable team where every member is valued! 

Enjoy the Benefits 

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible spending account, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more.
• Free Employee Meals: More time to relax and let our chefs take care of your meals.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10-20 vacation days based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays – and yes, your birthday is a paid holiday!
• Sick Leave: After 90 days of employment, you receive 5 days of sick leave and can accrue up to 90 days, ensuring you have the support and flexibility you need when it matters most.
• Professional Development:
  • Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs)
  • Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias, empowering you to enhance your professional skills; and much more!

What You’ll Do 

Contribute to the planning, organization, and facilitation of an engaging activity program at our Health Care Center. 

15 Craigside (Nuuanu)

The following shifts are available:

• Part-Time B (Work 20 to 29 hours per week) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Pay Range

• $18.90 to $23.96 Hourly

This is a short-term, temporary position to provide staffing coverage for 6 months. After that period, if you are interested in other opportunities with Arcadia Family of Companies, you are welcome to apply for available roles.

Responsibilities 

• Performs essential duties in accordance with Arcadia Family of Company’s mission, vision, values and guideposts.
• Facilitates scheduled group activities as developed by the Activities Supervisor.
• Participates in evaluating, improving and creating activities to ensure that each resident’s psychosocial well-being is maintained and spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs are met.
• Facilitates activities in a manner that allows all residents to participate based on their capabilities, needs and interests.
• Evaluates and records residents’ participation in activity programs.
• Conducts individualized and meaningful 1:1 visits in accordance with each resident’s care plan and documents the content of the visits.
• Encourages and assists residents with participation in leisure activities of choice.
• Observes and communicates to appropriate staff changes in residents’ mood, behaviors and needs.
• Respects, observes and follows residents’ rights and privacy, and ensures residents’ dignity.
• Assists with planning, coordinating and accompanying residents on outings as scheduled.
• Keeps all work and storage areas clean, tidy and organized on an ongoing basis.
• Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• Ensures departmental compliance with corporate, state, and federal safety guidelines.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience 

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Computer Skills  

Proficiency in using a computer including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and other applicable software applications. 

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; push and pull. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment  

While performing their essential functions, employees are occasionally exposed to the following conditions: 

• Air conditioned office environment
• Indoors without air conditioning
• Outdoors—all types of weather
• Hazardous materials

Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations:

Arcadia
15 Craigside
Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center
Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services
Arcadia at Home
Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia
 

Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law.