Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Progressive Care

Henry Ford Health; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Team collaboration

Mission-driven work

Continuous learning

Job summary

Henry Ford Health's Cardiac Progressive Care unit at CHMC in Rochester seeks a Nursing Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will help with vital signs, hygiene, feeding, bathing, and safety, contributing to high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced unit.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety and infection-control protocols, and reliable call-light responsiveness, with opportunities for career growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within first week.
• Ability to assist with basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs, assist with hygiene, feeding, bathing, and safety.
• Respond promptly to call lights and assist with transports as needed.
• Support unit operations and ensure infection control and confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene care

Feeding assistance

Bathing

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current BLS certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Progressive Care

• Full-time
• Job Type: Full Time

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Title: Nursing Assistant

About the Department: Join our dedicated team at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center (CHMC), part of the Henry Ford Health family, located in the charming and historic community of Rochester. Our campus offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-system resources, nestled in northern Oakland County. Known for its downtown shops, wineries, and top-rated schools, Rochester provides an ideal setting for both work and life. At CHMC, we are committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our staff.

Role Overview: As a Nursing Assistant at CHMC, you play a vital role in providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Your work ensures that patients receive compassionate and high-quality care, supporting the mission of CHMC to deliver exceptional healthcare services. This role is essential in maintaining the smooth operation of the unit and enhancing patient outcomes.

Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Assist in providing basic patient care duties, including taking vital signs, hygiene activities, feeding, bathing, and post-mortem care.
• Administer basic treatments under RN direction, such as preparing procedure setups, measuring I & O, and applying cold/heat packs.
• Respond to call lights promptly, distribute water and linens, locate equipment, and stock supplies.
• Assist in transporting patients, specimens, and pharmacy orders as needed.
• Support unit operations by performing non-clinical duties assigned by the RN.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality protocols.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current AHA BLS certification or obtain within the first week of hire through HEART CODE.

What We Offer: Opportunities for career growth, collaboration with a dedicated team, mission-driven work, and continuous learning in a supportive environment.