Homemaker - Shift - Kalaupapa, Molokai

Overview

Recruitment Number 23-0724. The Department of Health, Hansen's Disease Control Branch has one urgent vacancy located on Kalaupapa Settlement in Kalawao County, Molokai.

Kalaupapa is a small, isolated community with limited access. The settlement includes a care home, grocery store, gas station, airport, motor pool, carpenter shop, landfill, State library, U.S. Post Office and more than 150 homes and buildings.

Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Perform housekeeping and personal care services to families or the elderly to assist in maintaining an independent lifestyle as a primary assignment.

Responsibilities include:

• Cooking, housecleaning, laundering, meal planning and preparation
• Grocery shopping, budgeting, feeding and bathing children or elderly clients
• Running errands or transporting clients to banks, stores, schools, etc.
• Teach clients by demonstration, example and/or instruction in housekeeping and personal care services
• Observe relationships, unusual incidents, behavior or changes in health, and report to the supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Ability to read, comprehend and write English. High school diploma satisfies this requirement.
• Legal Authorization to Work: United States citizenship, nationality or permanent resident status or eligibility for unrestricted employment under federal law.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  THREE (3) years of work experience managing a household and providing care services to families or the elderly. Acceptable experience includes homemaker/parent and chore services worker. Experience may be part-time or unpaid with continuous participation.
• Knowledge: General housekeeping methods, supplies and equipment; cooking; use and care of appliances; personal hygiene; first aid and safety; and care for others.
• Ability: Provide personal care services; maintain a neat home; follow oral and written instructions; perform basic arithmetic.

The information above summarizes the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the full Requirements, please refer to the official posting.

The State of Hawaii requires all applicants to be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent resident aliens, or eligible for unrestricted employment in the United States. The Department complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations. If accommodations are needed in completing an application or during testing, contact the appropriate office for assistance.

The PSLF Program forgives the balance of federal student loans after 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please review the official program resources.

HRD will use electronic mail to notify applicants about status and processing. Ensure your contact information is current and accessible. We are not responsible for missed communications if email is not monitored.

Examinations are based on evaluation of education and experience. In-person interviews and further testing may be required in Hawaii. Applicants referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person at their own expense, if required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly. Referral may be based on receipt date and other factors. Equal Employment Opportunity and related topics apply to this recruitment.