Compassionate Nurse Assistant – Day Shift, Full-Time

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health Wyandard Hospital seeks a Nurse Assistant to support patient care on a 48-bed Med/Surg unit. You will assist under an RN, taking vital signs, helping with baths, mobility and daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and Nurse Assistant program; nursing program enrollment or foreign-trained RN experience is considered. Day shift, full-time with every-other weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (PCT/PAT variants).
• Enrollment in a nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed.
• Medical Assistant program may satisfy requirements.
• At least 1 year experience as Nurse Assistant or similar role.
• CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, collect and label specimens including blood draws.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN direction.
• Provide bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility and comfort care.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare team to support care.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Nurse Assistant program

Nursing program enrollment

Medical Assistant program

CNA preferred

Job description

Henry Ford Health Wyandard Hospital seeks a Nurse Assistant to support patient care on a 48-bed Med/Surg unit. You will assist under an RN, taking vital signs, helping with baths, mobility and daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and Nurse Assistant program; nursing program enrollment or foreign-trained RN experience is considered. Day shift, full-time with every-other weekend rotation.