Unit Helper (Non- NATP)

Hale Makua Health Services; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & ESL benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match

CNA to LPN Bridge Program

Team-oriented culture

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hale Makua Health Services in Maui seeks a compassionate Unit Helper to support our nursing team on the 90-bed facility. No healthcare experience or certification is required, making this a welcoming entry into skilled nursing with a clear pathway to CNA and beyond.

Responsibilities include making beds, light housekeeping, answering call lights, assisting with meals, transporting residents, and providing friendly companionship. Applicants must be 18+ with a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 18+ years old minimum.
• No healthcare experience or certification required to start.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

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.

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

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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