Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on?

Retirement plans with employer match

Paid time off to support work-life

Employee wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and a state-approved Nurse Aide program, with preferred CNA certification. The position involves extensive patient handling and adherence to safety and privacy guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide training program, OR graduate of accredited Nursing School (ADN or BSN).
• Current nursing student (ADN or BSN) may apply upon recent fundamentals completion.
• One year experience as a nurse aide in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient flow through unit and Patient Services policies.
• Communicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.
• Assists with feeding, collects specimens, measures vital signs and other data as requested.
• Bathes patients, changes beds, assists with dressing, skin care.
• Performs safety checks and helps with patient transfers and positioning.
• Documents patient care observations accurately in the electronic record.
• Maintains patient rights, confidentiality and supports risk management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Professionalism under pressure

Education

State-approved Nurse Aide training program

Accredited Nursing School (ADN/BSN)

Michigan CNA certification (preferred)

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Nursing Care Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and a state-approved Nurse Aide program, with preferred CNA certification. The position involves extensive patient handling and adherence to safety and privacy guidelines.