Care Aide

Lifepoint Health; Marquette (MI); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

PTO and leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

Descripción de la vacante

UP Health System - Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Care Aide for the Medical Surgical unit. The role supports RN-led care, including monitoring vitals, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and adherence to clinical standards. Full-time, day shift with rotating weekends and holidays provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Formación

• Basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, eating, ambulation).
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains patient records and charts accurately.

Responsabilidades

• Perform basic patient care tasks as delegated by RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Record intake/output and monitor vital signs.
• Keep patient rooms and common areas stocked and clean.
• Maintain legible and accurate patient documentation.

Conocimientos

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Documentation

Team communication

Educación

HS diploma or equivalent

BLS-HCP certification

Descripción del empleo

Care Aide, Medical Surgical Combination

Job Type: Full-Time | Day

Shift: 7a-7p (3) 12-hour shifts per week. Rotating weekends and Holidays.

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Care Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Maintains patient records, charts, and other documentation in legible, accurate, and appropriate format to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
• Performs general support tasks in the following areas: stocking supplies, maintaining the unit environment, and clerical tasks.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• It is preferred that applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:
• Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.

More about UP Health System

As a 222-bed specialty care hospital, UP Health System - Marquette receives patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors work as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year.

UP Health System - Marquette's major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women's Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region's premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. "