Nurse Assistant

mclarenhlth; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in Michigan is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal and homemaking services in patients' homes under supervision. The role includes bathing, grooming, vital sign checks, and assistance with transfers, ROM, and catheter care.

The position requires a Michigan CNA certification, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within the first week of hire. Telehealth support duties may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Michigan CNA Certification required.
• BLS certification required within first week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care of a patient, including bathing, grooming/hygiene, and toileting.
• Takes and records daily vital signs. Reports out-of-range readings.
• Assists patients with positioning/turning, transfers, catheter care, and ROM exercises.
• Light housekeeping and food preparation.
• Recognizes and reports any unusual symptoms to the RN.
• May support telehealth program (uninstalls, equipment cleaning/maintenance, setups).
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification (Michigan)

Job description

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, provides personal and homemaking services to ill, convalescing, elderly, and disabled persons in the patients' home.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Provides personal care of a patient, including bathing, grooming/hygiene, and toileting.
2. Takes and records daily vital signs. Reports all vital signs that are outside the normal range.
3. Assists patients with positioning/turning, transfers, catheter care, and range of motion exercises.
4. Light housekeeping and food preparation.
5. Recognizes and reports any unusual, untoward, or new symptoms/changes to the RN.
6. May perform functions to support the telehealth program (uninstalls, equipment cleaning and maintenance, installations/setups).
7. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Michigan CNA Certification.
• Valid driver's license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren's corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines
• BLS certification required within first week of hire.

Preferred:

• Six months of experience with a variety of patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans