Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in Michigan. The role involves performing specified patient care duties, assisting in care planning, and responding to emergencies per established procedures.

Qualified candidates include those with a high school diploma or GED, CNA preferred, and completion of a Nurse Assistant program. Enrollment in a nursing program or foreign-trained RN options may also apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• CNA preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (PCT or PAT variants) but perform the same role.
• May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Foreign trained and licensed RN relocating to the United States without Michigan RN licensure.
• Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
• At least one year of NA, PCT, PAT, or similar role experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in continuing education.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred

Nurse Assistant program completion (PCT/PAT variants)

Currently enrolled in nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed

Foreign trained and licensed RN relocated to the US without MI RN license

Medical Assistant program (with or without experience)

At least 1 year of NA/PCT/PAT experience

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in Michigan. The role involves performing specified patient care duties, assisting in care planning, and responding to emergencies per established procedures.

Qualified candidates include those with a high school diploma or GED, CNA preferred, and completion of a Nurse Assistant program. Enrollment in a nursing program or foreign-trained RN options may also apply.