Job Information
McLaren Health Care Nurse Assistant Casual - McLaren Careers in Bad Axe, Michigan
Certified Nursing Assistant - Casual - Day shift
Position Summary:
Provides health care for patients under the direction of a nurse. Assists patients under their care with day-to-day tasks, playing a vital support role.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
:
Answers patient calls and determines how best to help them.
Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
Turns and repositions bedridden patients.
Ensures patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences. Provides encouragement and support with eating.
Obtains and uses a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities to provide appropriate patient care.
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
State Certified Nursing Assistant.
One month of job-related experience and/or training.
BLS certification
Preferred:
One year of experience in a medical setting