Caregiver training requirements in Hawaii

Hawaii does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. The rule defines a personal care aide as someone who completed a state-approved basic nurse aide course or equivalent coursework; homemakers need experience or training in homemaker services. Agencies must run an orientation program on their policies for all staff who serve clients.

How many hours of training are required?

What ongoing training is required?

Agencies must provide a continuous in-service education program; no hours are set.

What should you confirm with the state?

The license fee isn't listed in the licensing rule; confirm the current fee with the Office of Health Care Assurance. State law allows a name-based criminal history check instead of fingerprinting in some cases, so confirm which applies to your staff. Employees and volunteers with direct client contact need TB clearance before first contact.

Is training time paid?

Yes. Required training for caregivers you employ is hours worked, so it is paid and counts toward overtime. Add training hours to each caregiver's weekly total with the overtime calculator and track them on the schedule template.