Activities Assistant

The Plaza Assisted Living; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + vision insurance

401k with match

Bus pass reimbursement

Meal discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

The Plaza Assisted Living in Honolulu, HI is hiring an Activities Assistant (FT/PT). No experience required; pay starts at $16.50 per hour with on‑the‑job training. Design and run programs to engage residents and foster social connections in a warm senior-living setting.

Qualified candidates bring empathy, flexibility, and strong communication. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401k, meal discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Interest in meeting the needs of senior residents.
• Flexibility, patience, and creativity.
• Ability to organize, plan and work autonomously.
• Confident and energetic when leading activities for diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs to support residents’ wellbeing.
• Teach, direct, and motivate residents in activities; lead groups and one-on-one sessions.
• Promote resident participation and community involvement through volunteer services and inclusive programs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Creativity

Job description

Activities Assistant - [FT/PT/Casual] - No experience needed

Pay starts at $16.50 per hour

No experience needed - training provided on the job!

Why Join the Plaza?

We pride ourselves on creating a community where seniors thrive and team members feel valued. If you have a passion for hospitality and love making people smile, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• 100% Covered Medical, Vision, and Drug Insurance (Single Coverage)
• 401k plan with partial company match
• Monthly Bus Pass Reimbursement
• Discounted Employee Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) for $3.00/Meal
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250
• Paid on the job training
• Plaza Life Wellness Programs - social and team building events paid by the company
• Internal growth opportunities - we love to promote within!

Position Overview

We are searching for an energetic, reliable, and compassionate Activities Assistant to bring joy and connection to our residents' daily lives. If you thrive on creativity and making a genuine difference, we would love to welcome you to our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs designed to meet the interests, mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the residents
• Ability to teach, direct, and motivate residents into meaningful activities - comfortable leading activities in groups and one-on-one settings
• Promote resident participation and community involvement through volunteer services; create programs in a manner that is respectful of individual choices

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in meeting the needs of senior residents, including those with memory impairments.
• Possess such attributes as flexibility, patience, and creativity
• Ability to organize, plan and work autonomously
• Confident and energetic when leading, teaching, and directing activities for diverse groups of individuals.
• Good verbal and written command of the English language

All Candidates Must Be Able To

• Pass a two-step TB Clearance
• Pass criminal background checks and drug screen post offer.
• Have or willing to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification (we will cover the cost)

The Plaza Assisted Living in an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about this position please visit our website at: www.theplazaassistedliving.com or contact Human Resources at: 808-628-7266