Patient Care Technician - Extended Care Unit- Full Time Days

Henry Ford Health System; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform essential clinical and non-clinical patient care tasks under supervision. The ideal candidate will assist patients with personal care and daily activities while ensuring a clean and orderly environment. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or relevant experience, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification (within 30 days).
• Nurse Aide credential preferred.
• High School diploma or 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient mobility and personal care.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Basic clinical patient care

Communication

Patient assistance

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Nurse Aide credential

Job description

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Licensure / Certification / Registration: - 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: - 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