WELCOME TO KOKUA HEALTHCARE
Kokua Healthcare is the perfect choice for your in home needs.
Kokua Healthcare Big Island Was Founded in 2023 on Hawaii island. We are a sister company of Kokua Healthcare which started on the island of Kauai in 2022. We started with the simple goal of keeping Hawaii’s aging community where they are happiest – At Home. Kokua Healthcare is a locally owned and operated licensed home care agency with decades of healthcare experience.
At Kokua Healthcare, it is our mission to enrich the lives of those we serve by providing caring, compassionate, and wellness-focused in-home care. We aim to provide an encouraging and supportive environment where all of our employees have the opportunity to thrive.
Our vision is to care for our clients with respect, dignity, and compassion. We aim to be the premier home care provider in Hawaii. We strive to lead the industry to the highest standards of professionalism. Our vision is to be the company that all employees are proud to be part of and to be the company where all the employees demonstrate the highest standards of commitment, are highly trained, and are highly inspired to treat every client like their own ‘Ohana.
Kokua Healthcare was strategically named to let our clients know us before meeting us. Kokua means “help, assist, provide relief.” It means to cooperate and pitch in without regard for self and to have consideration for others. We are a home care agency that cares for your loved ones with compassion and treats them with integrity, dignity, and respect.
Our Goal
We help families take care of their aging loved ones. We strive to create a balance between home help and promoting independence.
Personalized Care
Our wide range of personal care, companionship care, and respite services can be mixed and matched to fit your individual needs.
Why Us?
Kokua Healthcare is licensed by the Office of Health and Care Assurance and provides well-trained and certified caregivers to the comfort of your home.
OUR STORY
Making your family a priority is our goal.
The opportunity to form Kokua Healthcare Big Island arose in 2023. Partners Jake and Iris along with Hulali set out to accomplish a home care agency that put the community and people of Hawaii Island as a priority. Together, we are determined to create a better home health system for the Big Island. A resource that we know our island lacks. Kokua Healthcare Big Island hopes to continue to build lasting and cherished relationships with all the communities and healthcare workers of Hawaii.
MEET THE TEAM
Jacob Mauer
Chief Executive Officer
Jacob brings to Kokua Healthcare Big Island over a decade of healthcare leadership and a Captain’s service in the US Army, where he continues in the Reserves, to his mission of compassionate care. Inspired by watching loved ones face healthcare challenges… Read more
MEET THE TEAM
Hulali Trask-Kainoa
Chief Operating Officer
Aloha everyone,
My name is Hulali Trask-Kainoa, and I was born and raised in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. From a young age, my family and community have instilled in me the value of ʻohana and the importance of caring for our own… Read more
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Iris Erickson
Chief Compliance Officer
Aloha, Big Island!
I’m beyond excited to share that we’ve officially launched a new branch of our healthcare ‘ohana right here on Hawai‘i Island. After 17 years in nursing … Read more
People Matter At Kokua Healthcare
People want to live their lives where they feel most comfortable – in their own home. We offer a range of services, from basic companionship to round-the-clock care, that allows seniors and other individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
I am honored to recommend Kōkua Healthcare Big Island, who provided exceptional care to my father before his passing. His caregiver went above and beyond, consistently demonstrating compassion, patience, and professionalism. Her attentive and gentle approach brought immense comfort to both my father and stepmother during a difficult time, and her dedication was truly unparalleled. She was not only skilled in her nursing duties but also deeply empathetic, creating a supportive environment that brought peace to our family. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Kokua Healthcare Big Island for my father, and I highly recommend them for any role requiring excellence in healthcare and genuine human connection.
My Dad is a 91 year old military veteran who is very organized and particular about how he likes everything done. We have a wonderful experience with Kokua Healthcare. Dad was initially hesitant to have professional caregivers in his home. . The caregivers they provided have been extremely professional and personable. They were dependable, and always on time. My Dad truly enjoys their company, and the caregiver services they provide. I feel they go above the “call of duty” to truly understand our needs, and customize their service. Their communication is also timely and excellent.
We have been very pleased with our caregiver from Kokua Healthcare Big Island. The progress in my wife’s recovery from her neck surgery has been amazing. She is regaining strength and mobility and doesn’t need to worry about her previous home duties. She is happier and has social interaction while I am at work. I recommend Kokua Healthcare Big Island.
