Patient Care Technician Stepdown Intermediate Care - Full Time 36 hrs./week - Nights - Madison [...]

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan seeks a dedicated Patient Care Associate for night shifts. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in patient care, preferably as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Aids with entry and exit of patients.
• Assists patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Reports changes in conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Job description

Shift: Nights 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Weekends- Yes.

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: Stepdown Intermediate Care 001


• Shift: Night Job


• Union Code: MIDET SJ OPEIU Local 459