Patient Care Technician Trainee

MyMichigan Medical Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Care Technician Trainee to provide training towards becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The role involves participating in educational programs, developing basic nursing care skills, and interacting with patients and healthcare teams. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma, demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills, and show readiness to undertake required training.

Qualifications

• Education must include a High School Diploma.
• Interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively.
• Computer experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Patient Care Technician training program within 30 days.
• Demonstrate competency of skills learned and pass necessary certification tests.
• Attend training classes and engage with healthcare team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

The Patient Care Technician Trainee is a temporary entry-level position. The position exists to provide incumbents training to achieve educational knowledge and a defined skillset and ultimately obtain an internal certification or State of Michigan registry document as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Patient Care Technician Trainee will receive education through internal training or CNA program to provide basic nursing care, communicate with patients, family members, and others on the healthcare team, and obtain the skills necessary to provide, and assist with, patient activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

(100%) *Satisfactorily complete the Patient Care Technician training program OR complete Davenport University Certified Nursing AssistantProgram and pass certification test ultimately achieving State of Michigan registry document as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within 30 days of Davenport program completion. Satisfactory completion will be achieved by: Attending class every day for the entire scheduled time Demonstrating competency of skills learned during class Achieving a score of 84% on all quizzes and tests or pass certification test achievingState of Michigan registry as a CNA. Displaying the values of MyMichigan Health in all interactions with instructors, patients, family members and other members of the health care team. Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

N/A

Required Education

Education: High School Diploma

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Computer experience required. Good organizational skills, a team player and ability to work under high pressure and time constraints are all required. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 21?50 lbs., frequently 34?66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67?100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Other Comments

Credential:FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Equivalent Experience:Employees who will be taking a position in a behavioral health unit or resource pool, following the trainee program will be required to be fingerprinted.

Qualification Source:

Essential: false

Credential:RECIPIENT: Recipient Rights

Equivalent Experience:Employees who will be taking a position in a behavioral health unit or resource pool, following the trainee program will be required to complete recipient rights training.

Qualification Source:

Essential: false