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Scholarship Grows Activities Director
Posted June 21, 2016
Jordan Kahiamoe is a two time recipient of the Walter and Cathy Scott Scholarship, which provides assistance to Hale Makua Health Services’ employees furthering their education. Over the last two years, Jordan has been the Activities Director In-Training at our Wailuku campus. The tuition assistance provided by the Walter and Cathy Scott Scholarship covered 90% of tuition costs for Jordan to complete two required Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals courses. Now that he has completed the courses, his job title no longer includes “In-Training,” something he is very proud of. Each course is 16 weeks of applicable information specifically designed for Activities staff in long-term care.
Some of the things Jordan has learned through these courses are how to work with different personalities, plan large and small events, maintain staff, and most importantly, come up with non-pharmacological interventions. When asked what his favorite thing about being Activities Director is, Jordan responded, “developing games and activities for residents, staff and family members and being able to interact with the residents.”
In addition to being fun, activities help residents by stimulating the mind, providing structure, creating or improving personal relationships, giving opportunities for personal satisfaction, and improving quality of life. Jordan’s goal is for every resident to be engaged whether it is individual or group activities because the benefits are so profound.
A special mahalo to the Walter and Cathy Scott scholarship program for providing incredible opportunities to help our staff develop the skill set that leads to improved care for our residents and clients. Also, congratulations to Jordan for his accomplishment!