Patient Care Aide – Day Shift, Cardiac Step-Down

mclarenhlth; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant for the 4 South Cardiac Step Down. Working days, 7:00am-7:30pm, you will support nurses with day-to-day patient care and help maintain a therapeutic environment.

You will assist with activities of daily living, ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance, and contribute to safe, compassionate care for patients and families on the unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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 to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, feeding, getting out of bed, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant for the 4 South Cardiac Step Down. Working days, 7:00am-7:30pm, you will support nurses with day-to-day patient care and help maintain a therapeutic environment.

You will assist with activities of daily living, ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance, and contribute to safe, compassionate care for patients and families on the unit.