Recreational Aide - Full Performance

LOCATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP | Recreational Therapy

POSITION STATUS : 1.0 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE : BU10 | HE06

SALARY RATE: $56,712.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES : This regional position is based in the Recreational Therapy department of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua'i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai'i. The HHSC Kaua'i Region includes Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), along with the Kaua'i Region Clinics and affiliated entities.

The Recreational Therapy department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through purposeful and therapeutic recreational activities. Its primary functions include assessing the needs and interests of each patient to create personalized treatment plans that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. They facilitate a variety of engaging activities, such as arts and crafts and community outings, designed to improve functional abilities, foster social connections, and encourage personal growth. Additionally, their team collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to treatment, aiming to empower individuals in their recovery journey and enhance their overall health and happiness.

This position is primarily responsible for providing supportive, therapeutic, and recreational activities to patients/residents under the general direction of a Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Activities Coordinator, or Registered Professional Nurse V, or higher (Director of Nursing). The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to travel to various facilities within the region as needed to meet operational requirements and patient care demands.

This position reports directly to the Recreational Therapist V, position number 60586, or their designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Applicants must submit evidence verifying their relevant education, certifications, and licenses.

EDUCATION: A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.

CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

LICENSURE: For certain positions, possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver’s license(Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license may be required.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of work experience in a hospital or other medically oriented institution or program where the primary or basic objective was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of patients/residents.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in a recreational care program/setting, which involved receiving on-the-job training in performing a variety of basic recreational therapy practices and techniques.

KNOWLEDGE OF: basic spoken and written English; personal hygiene; bodily care and body mechanics; housekeeping; recreational treatment plans and leisure-time activities; and normal human growth and development.

ABILITY TO: read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; perform tasks involving heavy physical effort (e.g., lift, position, push, pull, and carry 50 lbs. or more; and walk/stand for extended periods of time); demonstrate poise and tact in dealing with a wide range of patients/residents with different illnesses and injuries; interact patiently and respectfully with staff, patients/residents and visitors; adhere to orders and independently carry out simple recreational activities and therapeutic treatment plans; communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents and their families; and work effectively with others.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Possess, or be able to obtain, a Public Utilities Carrier (PUC) license.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• Successful completion of an occupational therapy assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (A.C.O.T.E.), which leads to an associate degree, may be substituted for one year of the work experience required.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, special education, psychology or sociology which included a minimum of 12 semester credit hours or 18 quarter hours in recreation or therapy oriented area of study such as community recreation, physical fitness, gross motor skills, human growth and development, human personality and behavior, and/or abnormal psychology may be substituted for all of the work experience required.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals : If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP is located at 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808)338-9425 | SMMH: (808)823-4116, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808)338-9425 | SMMH: (808)823-4116, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.