Join Our Team

If you embrace a heart for service and a passion for living, come and join our team. We are looking for a progressive member who will be part of our growing Ohana.

Here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy for their contributions to our success:

• FREE Medical and Drug & Vision coverage for employees.
• FREE Group Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• FSA
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• 401(K)
• Career advancement within the company
• Various incentive programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Essential Duties

• Resident Assessment
• Develops Plan of Care
• Implements Plan of Care
• Evaluates Plan of Care
• Delivers Resident Care
• Supervision
• Customer Service
• Resident Rights
• Resident Comfort and Security
• Pharmacy Knowledge
• Lab Values
• Infection Control
• Continuing Education
• Safety
• Resident’s Rights and Positive Relationships

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you embrace a heart for service and a passion for living, come and join our team. We are looking for a progressive member who will be part of our growing Ohana.

Here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy for their contributions to our success:

• FREE Medical and Drug & Vision coverage for employees
• Employee Discount Program
• FREE Group Life Insurance
• FSA
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Career advancement within the company
• Various incentive programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
• Must have experience working with Kupuna/ Residents
• Preferred to have experience with working in Dementia Unit

Essential Duties

• Observe and practice safety according to facility policy and procedures
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers, and regulators.
• Ensure resident’s comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning
• Report to the Charge Nurse and the caregiving team as appropriate and/or document according to policy and procedure
• Safety
• Residents’ Rights and Positive Relationships

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: the ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you embrace a heart for service and a passion for living, come and join our team. We are looking for a progressive member who will be part of our growing Ohana.

Here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy for their contributions to our success:

• FREE Medical and Drug & Vision coverage for full-time employees.
• FREE Group Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• FSA
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Career advancement within the company
• Various incentive programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state, or must within four (4) months of employment successfully complete state-required training and a competency evaluation program. Must maintain current certification in the state throughout employment.
• Must achieve 12 hours of in-service education annually as required by federal regulations (as well as meet state requirements, if exceeds federal).
• Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, pass Per-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Essential Duties

• Observe and practice safety according to facility policy and procedures
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers and regulators.
• Ensure resident’s comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning
• Report to the Charge Nurse and the care giving team as appropriate and/or document according to policy and procedure
• Safety
• Residents’ Rights and Positive Relationships

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you embrace a heart for service and a passion for living, come and join our team. We are looking for a progressive member who will be part of our growing Ohana.

Here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy for their contributions to our success:

• FREE Medical and Drug & Vision coverage for full-time employees.
• FREE Group Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• FSA
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Career advancement within the company
• Various incentive programs

Job Duties

• Assist in food preparation and serving and maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Services Manager or Cook.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
  •Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
  •Must maintain regular attendance.
  •Must meet all local health regulations and pass the pre-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
  •Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  •Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers). Essential Job Functions
  Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning
  •Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks. Use portion control procedures.
  •Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
  •Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies.
  •Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary and infection control policies and procedures.
  Supply
  •Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents.
  •Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures.
  Safety
  •Comply with all Company safety policies, regulations, and requirements regarding fire and life safety.
  •Comply with all Company safety policies regulations and requirements involving employee safety and patient safety. This includes but is not limited to: a zero-tolerance for harassment and violence; following infection control procedures; following safe patient handling as required with your specific job position.
  •May be required to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.
  •Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
  Residents’ Rights and Positive Relationships
  •Understand, comply with, and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
  •Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
  Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without Aid of Mechanical Devices):
  This position is very active and requires;
  •Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting objects.
  •The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
  •The employee must regularly lift or move objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and move objects weighing over 50lbs.
  •Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders.
  •Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
  •Have a working understanding of English: the ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
  •Ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
  •Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you embrace a heart for service and a passion for living, come and join our team. We are looking for a progressive member who will be part of our growing Ohana.

Here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy for their contributions to our success:

• FREE Medical and Drug & Vision coverage for employees
• Employee Discount Program
• FREE Group Life Insurance
• FSA
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Flexible Schedules
• Career advancement within the company
• Various incentive programs

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food services experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must practice regular and predictable attendance including punctuality for shifts.
• Must follow company policies including harassment, code of ethics, complaint procedures, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, dress code and resident rights.
• Must serve residents with a high level of hospitality.
• Must assist with evacuation of residents and support residents during times of crisis (i.e., natural disasters).
• Must assist with dining room set-up for assigned meal and assist with clean-up before and after.
• Must be able to serve meals via trays.
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk and move intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist, lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 30 lbs and push/pull 40 lbs.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with dining room set-up.
• Assists with dish room tasks.
• Attends pre-meal menu review meeting.
• Performs duties at assigned station (i.e., beverages, salad bar).
• Performs assigned cleaning and prep work duties.
• Greets residents and visitors in a welcoming manner.
• Assists residents with food selection.
• Checks for beverage refills timely.
• Serves residents timely and with appropriate serving techniques.
• Serves meals using trays.
• Strips and resets tables as needed during serving times.
• Removes dishes throughout meal service and delivers to dishwashing area.
• Removes soiled linens and places in designated laundry areas.
• Prepares tables for next meal.
• Removes trash and keeps dining room clean, dry and free of safety hazards.
• Prepares for next meal: cleans tables, wipes out chairs, fills condiment containers, mops, sweeps, cleans coffee maker, juice machine, etc.
• Follows opening and closing assignments.

Working Conditions

• Works in dining room and kitchen.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends/holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the working day.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents and families.
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer