Forest Aide jobs in Hawaii

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

This hands-on role entails collaborating closely with the Wellness Director to facilitate engaging activities for our residents.

Your primary focus will be ensuring the utmost well-being, comfort, safety, and security of both residents and staff alike.

Location - Hale Ola Kino at Arcadia (HOKA)

• Call-In (Less than 20 hours per week)
• Must be available for scheduling Monday to Sunday 9 : 00am 5 : 00pm; may include evening shifts from 4 : 00pm to 8 : 00pm
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays to provide on-going activities for residents in the Health Care Center.

Responsibilities

• Implements and leads scheduled single and group therapeutic recreational activities.
• Maintains a daily record of the resident’s participation in activities.
• Submits and gathers forms and documents related to activities and wellness objectives.
• Promotes a cheerful, non-threatening, safe, and appropriate environment.
• Monitors residents’ status and informs Charge Nurse of any changes or concerns.
• Addresses resident’s needs as they arise.
• Prepares activity areas and cleans up areas upon completion of activity.
• Maintains activities’ equipment and items to ensure safe and satisfactory condition.
• Notifies Charge Nurse, Department Head, and other supervisors of compromised equipment and items.
• Works with Department Head in developing and revising resident care plans.
• Answers phone calls and relays messages, as needed.
• Participates in various committees of the community, as appointed by Wellness Director.
• Encourages resident independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs, and rehabilitation.
• Maintains the self-respect, personal dignity, physical safety, and assures safety of each resident.
• Attends in-service training, floor orientation, staff meetings and education sessions, as required.

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-18