Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Comfort

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the care team and brighten patients' days.

You will perform basic patient care, assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, and help transport patients, in a safe, respectful environment. This role emphasizes compassionate service and collaboration within a community-focused hospital system.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care tasks and comfort measures for patients.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and mobility.
• Observing, reporting and recording patient status and needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care needs and services essential to caring for patients' personal and comfort needs.
• Complete personal hygiene for patients.
• Collect specimens as required.
• Assist patients with walking and daily exercises.
• Transport patients between departments and areas as needed.
• Observe, report and record vital signs.

Skills

CPR certification

Lift 35+ lbs

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community
Are you passionate about helping others and love working with people?
Join Munson Healthcare as a Nursing Assistant and make a meaningful impact every day.
Our nursing assistants are essential members of the care team—brightening patients’ days, providing comfort through the night, and supporting clinical staff in delivering exceptional care. You’ll work in a safe, supportive environment while caring for individuals in your own community.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

Job Description

A Nursing Assistant's responsibilities may include:
Performing basic patient care needs and services essential to caring for the patients' personal and comfort needs
Complete personal hygiene
Collecting specimens
Assisting patients with daily walking and exercise
Transporting patients between departments
Observing, reporting and recording vital signs of the patient

Qualifications

Obtain/Maintain CPR certification in adult maneuvers (child and infant may be required by some departments) at all times.
May be required to lift more than 35 pounds.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

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