Location: Kapaa, HI

Start Date: 01-28-2026

End Date: 04-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Full-time, any shift (day, evening, night, or rotating). Schedule varies and may include weekdays and weekends; must be available for any assigned shift.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement engaging recreational activities tailored to each resident's abilities and interests
• Assess and reassess residents' activity needs through observation, conversation, and documentation
• Support community reintegration by accompanying residents on safe, supervised excursions (shopping, dining, picnics, daytime outings)
• Provide one-on-one engagement to promote socialization, well-being, and therapeutic goals
• Coordinate logistics with hospital departments to ensure supplies, equipment, and activity spaces are ready
• Maintain and update the facility activity calendar and notify teams of schedule changes
• Work with dietary staff to arrange special or off-site meal needs related to activities
• Prepare, set up, clean up, and maintain audiovisual and activity equipment; report shortages and assist with inventory
• Assist Certified Nurse Aides and licensed staff with basic patient care tasks as needed
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to resident-centered care planning

Qualifications

• CNA certification REQUIRED (explicit requirement for this role)
• Minimum 2 years of recreational aide experience in a long-term care or similar setting — no exceptions
• Experience with MDS (Minimum Data Set) is essential
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Demonstrated ability to implement therapeutic treatment plans and engage residents independently
• Comfortable assisting with patient transport and basic care tasks as part of an interdisciplinary team

Knowledge & Skills

• Recreational activity planning and individualized activity assessment
• Designing and carrying out therapeutic treatment plans and leisure-time activities
• Community reintegration methods and safely escorting residents on excursions
• Familiarity with MDS documentation and resident-centered assessment
• Basic patient care assistance (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Effective communication with residents, families, and clinical staff
• Equipment setup, audiovisual operation, and inventory awareness
• Working knowledge of hospital/long-term care policies and interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle into island life
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and active
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore Kauai
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Travel reimbursement to help with your move to Kapaa
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and the meaningful work you do
• Opportunities for continuing education and skills development

Travel Perks: Explore Kapaa, HI

Kapaa is on Kauai's beautiful east shore — think lush valleys, surf-ready beaches, and easy access to outdoor adventures. Spend your days off kayaking the Wailua River, hiking the Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) trails, snorkeling or surfing at Kealia Beach, or exploring nearby waterfalls like Opaekaa and Wailua Falls. Weekend escapes can include boat tours to the Napali Coast or a scenic drive to Waimea Canyon. Enjoy local farmers markets, Hawaiian cuisine, and the relaxed island pace — perfect for mixing great work with unforgettable weekends.

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