Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit- Full Time - Midnights

Henry Ford Health System; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Assistant for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. This full-time position requires assisting with patient care and daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and effective communication with nursing staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and be willing to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Report findings or changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Schedule: 3 - 12 Hour Shifts, 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Department: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)

Hospital: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

Location: Southfield, MI

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred. Any issuing authority accepted.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Department: Stepdown Intermediate Care 001
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable