Nurse Assistant 6th Floor MedSurg

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care on the 6th Floor – Med/Surg. Under RN supervision, you will help with basic care, safety, and comfort for a diverse patient population.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Nurse Assistant training; BLS certification during orientation is expected. Day shift, full-time with every other weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with relevant Nurse Assistant training.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or enrollment in a nursing program.
• CNA preferred; foreign-trained RN without MI license may qualify.
• At least one year in Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Tech role preferred.
• BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs, collect specimens, venipuncture as directed by RN.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision.
• Provide personal care: bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility and comfort.
• Communicate with patients and families to support care plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility support

Patient comfort

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Enrollment in nursing program

CNA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Department: 6th Floor – Med/Surg

Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Schedule: Full-Time (36 Hours/Week), Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: Day Shift 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will assist with essential patient care tasks and actively contribute to a positive patient experience.

About Our Unit:
Our 48-bed Medical Surgical Unit cares for patients through many different phases of their healthcare journey. You’ll work alongside a skilled and compassionate team supporting patients with a wide range of needs — from post-surgical recovery to treatment for acute infectious diseases requiring IV antibiotics, to management of chronic conditions during flare-ups. We also provide dignified, compassionate care for patients and families during end-of-life support.

** What You’ll Do:****
Your day-to-day impact includes:

• Performing routine tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, collecting and labeling specimens including blood draws, and performing venipuncture and chemsticks.

• Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed by the RN.

• Providing compassionate, hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and comfort.

• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to support seamless care delivery.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.

Qualifications: Qualifications

** Education/Experience Required:**
To qualify, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles may vary: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)).

• Enrollment in a nursing program with completed Fundamentals of Nursing.

• Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license

• Medical Assistant program (with or without experience).

• At least one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or Patient Assistant Tech, or similar job role.

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.

• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment.

• Works in patient care area environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, and hazardous gases.