Patient Care Associate

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Medical/Surgical unit. The role supports patient-centered care under RN supervision, performing daily care activities and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient comfort, and adhering to HIPAA/OSHA standards. On-call and weekend shifts may apply in a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification program or equivalent.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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 interaction

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Department: Medical/Surgical

Daily Work Times: Varies

Shift: Varies

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

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.

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification program or equivalent
• BLS certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred:

• Minimum of six (6) months of recent experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute care setting
• Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent experience

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26011897
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes