Kamalanimalie Manner, Assistant Administrator at the Villas by Ohana Pacific Health. Credit: The Villas by OPH At The Villas, caring for kūpuna was more than a mission for Kamalanimalie Manner, who recently got her Administrative license. For Kamalanimalie, serving the residents and families of The Villas has become both a professional purpose and a way to give back to the community she calls home. Collaboration with nursing staff to keep resident care running smoothly. Credi

A Dream Years in the Making: Kayla Phillips Earns Her Administrator’s License Kayla Phillips, Assistant Administrator at Hale Makua Kahului in Maui. When Kayla Phillips first came to Hale Makua in June 2022, she arrived as an intern on a school break, a connection made during a class project at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. What started as seasonal work as a unit helper and clerk grew into something far greater. After graduating from UH Hilo, Kayla returned to Maui full-

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Level II Preceptor Development Program is designed for CNA Preceptors (Level II CNAs) who are passionate about passing on the skills, knowledge, and values they’ve cultivated throughout their careers within Ohana Pacific Health. Many of these preceptors benefited from exceptional mentors early on, and they are now paying that forward by creating supportive, encouraging learning environments for new colleagues. Their dedication helps ensure that