Certified Nurse Aide, Intermediate​/Extended Care

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Hilo Benioff Medical Center's Extended Care (Intermediate Care) department is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nurse Aides (Entry Level and Full Performance) to join our long‑term care team. In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on, direct patient care that supports comfort, dignity, and safety for our friends, family, and neighbors. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your healthcare career while making a meaningful difference every day.

This position is full‑time and paid on a salary basis (40 hours a week) paying $31.26–$32.18 per hour with a negotiated working condition differential. Any paid leave (i.e., vacation, sick) will be compensated at a base rate of $25.26/hour for Entry Level and $26.18/hour for Full Performance.

• Provide direct personal care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, positioning, and mobility assistance.
• Measure, observe, and accurately document vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Assist with patient transfers, transport, and range‑of‑motion activities using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Support meals and nutrition by preparing patients for meals and assisting with feeding as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑stocked patient care environment while following infection control and safety policies.
• Communicate respectfully and compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

• Current State of Hawaiʻi Nurse Aide Certificate (required for SNF/ICF positions).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand simple English instructions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and in various care settings or units.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Heartsaver certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• Demonstrated patience, respect for patient rights, emotional stability, and teamwork skills.

• All Entry Level Requirements listed above, plus:
• One (1) year of experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long‑term care, or similar healthcare setting or completion of a practical or professional nursing program.
• Ability to independently provide age‑specific care, recognize abnormal signs and symptoms, and report findings appropriately.
• Working knowledge of infection control, patient safety, restorative care, and basic medical terminology.
• Strong observation, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to work independently under general supervision.

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.