Nurse Aide - Requisition #545153

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Marshall is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct personal care for patients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, and documenting patient conditions. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient privacy are essential. Candidates should hold a CNA certification and be ready for unpredictable home environments. Driving in various weather conditions is part of the job.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience preferred.
• Must monitor patient conditions and follow directions.
• Must have strong oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care/ADLs such as bathing and grooming.
• Obtain vital signs and report patient condition changes.
• Document visits and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to follow directions

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

BLS Certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Job Summary

Works with professional personnel to provide direct personal care for patients in the home.

Essential Functions

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Follows the Aide Assignment and provides personal care/ADLS such as: bathing, changing of bed linen, shampooing, shaving, mouth care, etc., as assigned. Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, and/or normal range of motion and positioning as assigned.
• Obtains vital signs as assigned.
• Reports any changes in patient/client condition and needs to the Case Manager and communicates with other members of the care team as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and demonstrates courteous, polite, respectful behavior.
• Observes basic infection control techniques at all times and respects patient privacy.
• Documents any missed visits or reasons why a patient refused care.
• Documents and completes visits notes on paper or in the computer in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Two (2) years related experience preferred. Must have the ability to follow directions, monitor patient conditions, work independently, work in a self-directed and collaborative environment, meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands. May perform routine clerical tasks as well as supply ordering and inventory. Must have effective interpersonal skills in all areas of communication with strong oral communication skills. Cultural sensitivity to work with patients from a variety of cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. Creates a caring experience for both internal and external customers, is courteous and respectful, anticipates and responds to customer needs. Is committed to continuous improvement for customers that includes safety, quality of care and excellent service, and gives high priority to customer satisfaction.

Working Conditions

May work in unpredictable home environments with variations in cleanliness, temperature, behaviors, smoke, animals, and other potential hazards. Required to drive a car in all types of weather.

Physical Requirements

Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently stand, sit, walk, reach, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, taste/smell, lift/carry 1 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068