Respite Companion Program | State of Hawaii - Dept of Human Services - Social Services Division
Respite Companion Program
420 Waiakamilo Road, 420 Waiakamilo Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
Eligibility
To be a Respite Companion: 55 years of age and older; low-income; in good health; able to work/train 19 hours a week; unemployed and looking for employment; willing to assist the frail elderly with personal care, exercises, and socialization activities. Must have an employment goal and be willing to attend some classroom trainings. Please call for further information.
Hours
MON: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
TUE: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
WED: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
THU: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
FRI: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
SAT: Closed
SUN: Closed
Except Holidays
(808) 832-5236
Voice
Application process
By Phone
Service area
Oahu
The Respite Companion Program (RCP) is an employment and training program established by the department which provides part-time community service employment opportunities as Respite Companions for low-income, able-bodied adults age 55 years and older, who assist families provide care for the frail elderly in homes, in adult day care or adult day health centers. RCP is administered by the Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Adult Protective & Community Services Branch.
For those who qualify to be a Respite Companion, benefits include: Minimum wage (up to 19 hours a week); free pre-employment exam and annual physical exam, free bus pass or mileage reimbursement, paid trainings, job readiness counseling and resume writing assistance, free criminal background check. Please call for further information.
In-home services have been restricted during the Covid-19 Pandemic pending an update.
Providing organization
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services - Social Services Division