Health Services Assistant - Arcadia

Arcadia Family of Companies • Honolulu, HI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Assistant is an entry-level role at Arcadia Retirement Residence. The position supports the healthcare team with dining, housekeeping, clerical tasks, resident assistance, and other related services. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., five days a week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency using a computer, potentially including Vision or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and other applicable software applications.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review meal tickets and prepare the dining room for meals, including cleaning and bussing tables, setting utensils, preparing dishes for the kitchen, and assisting residents to the dining table.
• Serve resident meals in a family-style environment and deliver meals to resident rooms.
• Transport residents by assisting with ambulation between their rooms and areas for activities and meals.
• Perform and record assigned activities of daily living, including transfers, range of motion, passive range of motion, and ambulation.
• Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output.
• Provide companion services according to residents’ service plans.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition, behavior, or whereabouts to Licensed Staff when intervention may be needed.
• Monitor and supervise residents as assigned.
• Record all chargeable time provided by Arcadia Family of Companies.
• Obtain and issue supplies as needed, which may require driving the company vehicle.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment, including assisting with laundry, changing bed linens, and cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining wheelchairs.
• Maintain adequate supply levels and order supplies as necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in exercise classes and social and recreational activities.
• Follow assigned work schedules and accurately use the time and attendance system.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and/or Quality Assurance Programs.
• Interact with clients and members in accordance with the organization’s mission, core values, mindsets, and guideposts.
• Use caution and sound safety judgment in uncertain situations, and report or correct potential and actual hazards.
• Protect and enforce resident rights and privacy, and maintain close liaison with clients, members, and families.
• Attend mandatory in-service programs.
• Comply with annual employee health screening requirements.
• Participate and assist in emergency drills and situations, including fires, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other emergencies, as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook and/or disaster policy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending account and Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8.5% employer contribution each paycheck after one year of employment when the employee contributes 4% or more.
• Free employee meals.
• 10–20 vacation days based on tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Five days of sick leave after 90 days of employment, with accrual up to 90 days.
• Education Assistance Program for qualified employees pursuing Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.
• Access to online training courses through Relias.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED