Patient Care Technician Extended Care Unit - Full Time 36 hrs./week - Days - Warren

MedStar Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support clinical and non-clinical patient care activities. Responsibilities include assisting with patient movement, personal care, and maintaining clean environments. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, ensuring quality care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Nurse Aide credentialing preferred.
• 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Reports changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Personal Care Assistance

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Shift: Days 36 hrs./week 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Every other weekend and rotating holidays.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.


• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.


• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.


• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals


• Department: Extended Care Unit


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable