Patient Care Aide (PRN) - Compassionate Support

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Care Aide to support patient care at UP Health System - Marquette. This PRN role involves assisting with basic patient care, daily living activities, and maintaining accurate patient records while reporting changes to nurses.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and BLS-HCP certification, plus about 1 year of related experience. Training will cover unit environment maintenance and clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Certification: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
• Experience: 1 year of related healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and recording input and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Maintains patient records and documentation to ensure accurate medical records.

Skills

BLS-HCP Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Care Aide to support patient care at UP Health System - Marquette. This PRN role involves assisting with basic patient care, daily living activities, and maintaining accurate patient records while reporting changes to nurses.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and BLS-HCP certification, plus about 1 year of related experience. Training will cover unit environment maintenance and clerical tasks as needed.