Unit Helper - Non-NATP

Ohana Pacific Management Company; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & ESL

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Match

Bridge Program

Growth Opportunities

Team Culture

Job summary

Ohana Pacific Health is hiring a Unit Helper at Hale Makua Health Services in Maui. This entry‑level role supports the nursing team and offers a clear pathway to CNA and RN certifications. No prior healthcare experience is required, and a friendly, compassionate approach to elder care is valued.

Responsibilities include bed making, light housekeeping, assisting with meals, answering call lights, and transporting residents as needed. A TB clearance and minimum age of 18 are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance (can be done in‑house).
• No prior healthcare experience or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Making and tidying beds. Light housekeeping and organizing of resident common areas
• Answering call lights and relaying resident requests to nursing staff
• Refilling water pitchers and beverage containers. Assisting with meal set‑up and delivery
• Transporting residents within the facility
• Providing friendly, attentive companionship to residents throughout your shift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Unit Helper at Hale Makua Health Services - Make a Difference in the Lives of Maui's Kūpuna
Explore a Career in Healthcare - No Experience or Commitment to Certification Required

The Company:

We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.

• Hawaii's largest, locally owned post‑acute healthcare company.
• Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.

The Location:

Hale Makua Health Services is a Maui based non-profit that improves the well‑being of those in its care through compassionate personalized health services. We are devoted to helping Maui's Elders live their best lives. Hale Makua's Kahului location is a 254‑bed nursing facility.

The Position:

At Hale Makua Health Services, we know that a healthcare career is a big decision - and not everyone is ready to commit to certification before they've even set foot on a nursing unit. The Unit Helper role is your chance to step into skilled nursing care, work alongside our nursing team, and get a real feel for the work. There's no obligation to enter a certification program - this role is designed for people who want to try healthcare on for size.
If you decide it's the right path for you, we'll be there to help you take the next step. Hale Makua offers a clear, supported career pathway - from Unit Helper, to Certified Nurse Aide, and for those who want to go further, toward becoming a Registered Nurse.
No pressure and no clock is running. You can stay a Unit Helper as long as you'd like, or use it as the first step of a long‑term nursing career.

• Making and tidying beds. Light housekeeping and organizing of resident common areas
• Answering call lights and relaying resident requests to nursing staff
• Refilling water pitchers and beverage containers. Assisting with meal set‑up and delivery
• Transporting residents within the facility
• Providing friendly, attentive companionship to residents throughout your shift

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. / Minimum age of 18.
• Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance (can be done in‑house).
• No prior healthcare experience or certification required

The Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Sick Leave (ESL) benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match
• Excellent growth opportunities through our CNA to LPN Bridge Program
• Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture
• Competitive pay and benefits

Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement.

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Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Acquisitions team.