Care Aide: Patient Support & Vital Signs (PRN)

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a Care Aide to join our team. This PRN role supports RN-led care, assists with daily living activities, and helps maintain a clean, organized unit. You will document patient information and contribute to a compassionate care environment.

We value safety and quality, expect basic patient care tasks, and encourage teamwork across shifts. A high school diploma and BLS-HCP certification are preferred, with prior related experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• BLS-HCP certification required or preferred.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Health Care Provider

Job description

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a Care Aide to join our team. This PRN role supports RN-led care, assists with daily living activities, and helps maintain a clean, organized unit. You will document patient information and contribute to a compassionate care environment.

We value safety and quality, expect basic patient care tasks, and encourage teamwork across shifts. A high school diploma and BLS-HCP certification are preferred, with prior related experience a plus.