Unit Helper - Non- NATP

Hale Makua Health Services; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

401K Match

Growth opportunities through CNA→LPN

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Hale Makua Health Services in Maui seeks a Unit Helper to support our nursing team and gain exposure to skilled care. No certification required; the position is designed for people exploring healthcare careers and offers a clear pathway to CNA and RN.

Responsibilities include making beds, assisting with meals, answering call lights, transporting residents, and providing friendly companionship in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18.
• 2 Step TB clearance (in-house possible).
• No prior healthcare experience or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Making and tidying beds and light housekeeping of resident areas.
• Answering call lights and relaying requests to nursing staff.
• Refilling water pitchers and assisting with meal setup/delivery.
• Transporting residents within the facility.
• Providing friendly, attentive companionship throughout shifts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Bed making

Light housekeeping

Companionship

Answering call lights

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

• 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 Wailuku location is a 90-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

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