Patient Care Technician - Part Time 24 hrs./week - Days - Madison Heights

Henry Ford Health System; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nursing units with patient transport and basic care activities. This role involves assisting patients with personal care, maintaining cleanliness, and documenting observations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in direct patient care, with preference given to those with a Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in direct patient care required.
• Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aids with entry and exit of patients.
• Assists patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Job description

Shift: Part Time 24 hrs./week. Days 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Weekends- Yes.

This position is primarily to assist nursing units with patient transport and other assigned duties

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

Responsibilities:

• Aids with entry and exit 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.


• Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.


• Completion of, but not limited to, one or more of the following areas required: - Certified Nurse Assistant program OR one or more years hospital experience as a Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate program, Medical Office Assistant program OR other direction care vocational training, Current Co-op Student, Nursing Student enrolled in an accredited RN program and has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing.


• Previous experience in direct patient care required. - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals


• Department: Nursing Administration 001


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: MIDET SJ OPEIU Local 459