LTC Nurse Aide - Driver

MyMichigan Health; Standish (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Standish is hiring a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) responsible for delivering personal care and assisting patients with various tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to communicate effectively. A CNA license must be obtained within four months of hire. This role requires dedication to patient independence and adherence to care plans while maintaining a professional environment, ensuring compliance with health safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide certification must be obtained within 4 months.
• Effective in conveying information verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care according to the patient’s plan.
• Assist with transportation for medical appointments.
• Document care provided in compliance with policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Personal care skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CNA certification

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for following an individual patient care plan to assist patient and/or perform personal care when an individual or family cannot perform the tasks. The aide will care for all types of diagnoses and in many different phases of illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on personal care and demonstrate competency with assigned tasks; follow patient’s plan of care for completion of tasks assigned.
• Perform simple procedures as an extension of nursing services; assist in ambulation or exercises.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Create successful interpersonal relationships with the patient and family; honor patient rights.
• Be a member of the interdisciplinary team; report changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse.
• Complete pertinent records in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Safely drive a vehicle to transport residents to and from medical appointments and recreational outings as needed; assist residents to safely enter and exit the vehicle; properly secure residents and wheelchairs; perform routine checks, keep accurate mileage logs, ensure vehicle cleanliness and mechanical soundness; obey all traffic laws and company policies.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with residents, facility staff, and families.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote patient independence and assist or perform personal care (bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, skin care, toileting, changing bed linens, etc.).
• Accurately perform and document vital signs per care plan; report abnormal findings promptly.
• Promote skin integrity by keeping skin clean and dry; use pressure‑preventative positioning; observe for skin changes and report to nurse or manager.
• Use proper positioning techniques when repositioning patient in bed, ambulating, or transferring in & out of bed or chair.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment during care provision.
• Follow patient’s plan of care and accurately document care provided and other pertinent information.
• Demonstrate a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude toward patients/families and customers.
• Apply organizational policies and procedures; maintain knowledge of equipment use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licences

• Certified Educated Nurse Aide (CENA) – CNA licensure required within 4 months of hire or transfer.
• Fingerprinting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Chauffeur License.
• DMV Record Check.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience, Training and Skills

• Attend meetings and in‑services; complete at least 12 hours of continued education/in‑service training within a 12‑month period.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Relate with all ages and individuals from different cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
• Work with patients and families dealing with terminal illness, the dying process, and death.
• Handle multiple tasks; work independently; maintain regular attendance; stay alert.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Expose to stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief, and death.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Move freely about facility with or without an assisted device; perform job functions.
• Vision and hearing necessary with or without assisted devices.
• Sit, stand, walk for long periods; perform postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials; complete required testing.
• Handle repetitive movements; lift/carry up to 21-50 lbs. (0-33% of workday), 20 lbs. (34-66%), and 10 lbs. (67-100%).