Mission
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 and to provide an encouraging and supportive environment where all of our employees have the opportunity to thrive.
Vision
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.
Values
Kokua Healthcare was strategically named to let our clients know us before meeting us. Kokua means “help.” Its deeper meaning, however, is to extend help to others in a sacrificial way, with no intent of personal gain. 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 Team
Iris Erickson, MSN
Chief Operating Officer
Co-Founder
Iris Erickson is a highly accomplished Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. Iris has been a registered nurse for over fourteen years, serving in various capacities. Before joining Kokua Healthcare, Iris worked as the owner/operator of West Kaua’i CNA, providing critical education to those seeking careers in healthcare. Her passion for nursing and commitment to improving client outcomes led her to pursue her Master's degree, where she gained a deep understanding of healthcare administration and management. As Chief Operating Officer, Iris is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring that all services are provided with the highest level of quality and efficiency. Her expertise in nursing has been instrumental in developing policies and procedures that prioritize patient safety and satisfaction. Iris is a respected leader in the healthcare community, and her dedication to improving clients’ lives is evident in everything she does.
"To do what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can, despite all we go through, is to be a nurse.".
Jacob Mauer. LNHA
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
Jacob Mauer is the Chief Executive Officer of Kokua Healthcare. Before assuming the CEO role, he was a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator on the Island of Kaua’i. Jacob brings over ten years of experience in executive healthcare leadership and the US Army, achieving the rank of Captain, and continues to serve in the US Army Reserve. During his time in the military, Jacob developed exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to serving others. He brings these same values to his work in the healthcare industry, where he is dedicated to providing high-quality care to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Jacob's experience in the military has also given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by veterans and their families, and he is committed to ensuring that his company provides the best possible care to this critical population. Under Jacob's leadership, Kokua Healthcare has experienced significant growth and has become a trusted provider of compassionate and effective care services.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”