Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will complete personal hygiene, assist with daily living activities, collect specimens, and help transport patients between departments.

The role emphasizes observing and reporting vital signs, maintaining patient comfort, and collaborating with care teams. A CPR certification is expected; high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR certification maintained at all times.
• May be required to lift more than 35 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Vital signs observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will complete personal hygiene, assist with daily living activities, collect specimens, and help transport patients between departments.

The role emphasizes observing and reporting vital signs, maintaining patient comfort, and collaborating with care teams. A CPR certification is expected; high school diploma or GED is preferred.