Nurse Assistant - Hands-On Patient Care & Support

Mclaren-Health-Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a patient care technician to support nurses and help deliver patient-centered care under direct supervision.

You will perform day-to-day patient care activities, assist with daily living, maintain a safe, clean environment, and follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, six months of related experience or training, and BLS certification from AHA/ARC or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a patient care technician to support nurses and help deliver patient-centered care under direct supervision.

You will perform day-to-day patient care activities, assist with daily living, maintain a safe, clean environment, and follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, six months of related experience or training, and BLS certification from AHA/ARC or equivalent.