Certified Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Safety

Beacon Health System; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Dowagiac, MI is seeking a Nursing Aide to assist with patient care activities and daily living tasks. You will support nursing staff, assist with transfers and personal care, and help maintain a safe environment for patients within the unit.

Responsibilities include reporting changes to the RN and ensuring rooms are clean and orderly. Required credentials include BLS within 30 days and Nurse Aide registration in Michigan; licensure can substitute education or experience

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire; Nurse Aide credential from Michigan Nurse Aide Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by RN.
• Aids with personal care, activities of daily living, transfers, and transportation for patients/participants.
• Reports changes in physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Monitors safety hazards and initiates corrective action as needed.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

Beacon Health System in Dowagiac, MI is seeking a Nursing Aide to assist with patient care activities and daily living tasks. You will support nursing staff, assist with transfers and personal care, and help maintain a safe environment for patients within the unit.

Responsibilities include reporting changes to the RN and ensuring rooms are clean and orderly. Required credentials include BLS within 30 days and Nurse Aide registration in Michigan; licensure can substitute education or experience