Activities Coordinator

Join Palolo Chinese Home as an Activities Coordinator in beautiful Honolulu, HI, where your passion for enhancing quality of life will shine! This full-time, onsite position allows you to design and implement engaging senior care activities that foster joy and connection among residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in crafting elderly care programs and daily activities for the elderly that promote well-being and social interaction. With a starting pay of $22.00, you’ll be rewarded for your dedication and skills in activities planning for seniors, while working alongside a team committed to excellence and respect.

This is your chance to thrive in a high-performance, customer-focused environment where your contributions truly matter. Make a difference as an Activities Coordinator and watch your efforts transform lives. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Employee Referral Bonus, Discounted Employee Meals, and and Free On-Site Parking. Your journey with us awaits—are you ready to bring your creativity to life?

Palolo Chinese Home: Who We Are

In 1896, a forward-thinking group of community leaders recognized the pressing need to support Chinese immigrant men left without recourse following the closure of plantations. This led to the establishment of Palolo Chinese Home. The same ethos of compassion and dedication to assisting others endures to this day. Rooted in the Chinese value of "filial piety," a profound sense of responsibility towards elderly family members. Palolo Chinese Home has upheld this cultural tradition for over a century, extending its services to the entire Hawaiian community. Today, Palolo Chinese Home stands as a preferred and premier provider of long-term care, catering to the diverse needs of men and women from all ethnic backgrounds in Hawaii's families.

Your day as a Activities Coordinator

As an Activities Coordinator at Palolo Chinese Home, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of our residents through engaging senior recreation programs. Your primary responsibility will be to engage residents and participants in activities of interest, ensuring that everyone feels included and motivated. Leading by example, you will inspire activity aides to actively involve residents while meticulously documenting the plan of care in accordance with regulatory standards. You’ll plan, implement, and conduct programs daily on assigned units, keeping everyone informed with an up-to-date activity calendar. In addition, you will maintain attendance records and provide suitable activities for residents unable to leave their rooms, ensuring that each individual’s needs are met with respect and benevolence.

Are you the Activities Coordinator we're looking for?

To thrive as an Activities Coordinator at Palolo Chinese Home, you will need a combination of essential skills and qualifications. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with current CPR and First Aid certification to ensure the safety of our residents. To qualify, candidates should have one of the following: certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), completion of a national or state-approved training program in occupational or recreation therapy, or at least two years of activities experience with seniors or the elderly within the last five years. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to effectively engage residents in senior care activities and motivate activity aides.

Additionally, proficiency in documenting care plans accurately and maintaining activity records will enhance your ability to coordinate successful elderly care programs. Your passion for improving the quality of life for seniors will be your greatest asset in this rewarding role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• High school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have one of the following to qualify:
  • Have certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) OR
  • Completion of a national or state approved training program for occupational therapy OR recreation therapy OR
  • Have at least 2 years of activities experience with seniors/elderly within the last 5 years.

Ready to join our team?

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!