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Care Assistant to CNA Pathway

Ohana Pacific Management Company Inc·Koloa, Hawaii

$18 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide nursing care, personal, and restorative services to residents, including assistance with activities of daily living. Progress from a Care Assistant to a Certified Nurse Aide through a structured training and certification pathway.

Start your healthcare career as a Care Assistant! Join Ohana today with tuition assistance to cover the cost of a state approved Nurse Aide Training Program (up to $3,500) and a one-time exam fee towards your Nurse Aide certification!

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 Position

We're looking for passionate Care Assistants interested in pursuing a path towards a Nurse Aide Certification to help us with providing nursing care and services to residents, that include personal and restorative care and activities of daily living.

Journey begins as a Care Assistant assisting staff with non-direct care, performing supplemental duties to provide additional resources to Certified Nurse Aide staff.

Following 30 days of employment Care Assistants will enroll with a state approved Certified Nurse Aide Training Program.

Following completion of Certified Nurse Aide Training Program, Care Assistant is promoted to Nurse Aide (up to 120 days), providing nursing care and services to our residents, that include personal and restorative care and activities of daily living. 120 day duration will allow Nurse Aides to take their final exam (Prometric exam).

Upon passing Prometric exam, Nurse Aide will be promoted to Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and will continue their journey orienting residents to the unit and facility: Call system, shower schedule, bathroom, and common areas; introduce to residents within community; informs of meal schedule, snack times, and activity calendar.

Nurse Aides/Certified Nurse Aides respond to resident calls, bells, lights, and alarms immediately. Responds to family requests and informs Charge Nurse when required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent / Minimum age of 18
  • Completion of Hawaii Nurse Aide Training Program.
  • Scheduled Prometric exam within 120 days of hire.
  • Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance (can be done in-house).

The Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (10 days)
  • Free Certified Nurse Aide Training (value $3500)
  • One time Prometric exam fee (value $225)
  • Ohana's CNA to LPN Bridge Program (value $10,000)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000/year)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/401K with 6% match
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • 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.
  • Ohana Pacific Health participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.
  • Learn more at: E-Verify

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

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $23/hr
Location
Koloa, Hawaii
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Ohana Pacific Management Company Inc

Ohana Pacific Health is a locally owned & operated health care management company in Hawaii. We treat everyone and each other like family.

Salary listed on 48 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePartnership
Size51-200 employees
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