Recreational Therapy Aide
Kapaa, Hawaii
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Recreational Aide (Rehabilitation Therapy)

Location: Kapaa, Hawaii
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy (Recreational Aide)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in a recreational care setting
• Certifications:

  • CNA certification REQUIRED
  • Active BLS certification REQUIRED
• Experience with MDS (Minimum Data Set) is essential
• Ability to independently plan and implement recreational activities and therapeutic treatment plans

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement activities tailored to patients’ abilities under general supervision
• Assess and reassess residents’ activity interests and needs through observation and communication
• Support residents’ community reintegration by accompanying them on excursions (e.g., shopping, theaters, restaurants, picnics, bus/van rides)
• Provide one-on-one engagement with patients/residents as needed
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure availability and functionality of supplies and equipment
• Maintain and update the activity calendar, avoiding scheduling conflicts
• Collaborate with dietary department for special or ethnic food requests and notify about off-site meals or schedule changes
• Prepare, set up, clean up, and return equipment and supplies after activities
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment
• Assist with inventory management and report shortages
• Support Certified Nurse Aides or licensed staff with patient care tasks such as toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Operate vehicles to transport patients during community excursions
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and other assigned groups
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of recreational treatment plans and leisure-time activities
• Knowledge of human growth and development
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and staff
• Familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, and worksite rules
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues

Supervision

• This position operates under the supervision of a Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Activities Coordinator, or Registered Nurse (Director of Nursing or higher)

Additional Information

• Holidays observed include New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day (pay based on hours worked)

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.