Care Aide - Med Surg / Tele

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Care Aide, Medical Surgical Telemetry. This is a full-time, night schedule position with 3x12 hour shifts, from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network. The role involves performing basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, assisting patients with daily living, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. The position also includes general support tasks such as stocking supplies and maintaining the unit environment.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification
• 1 year of related experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Maintains patient records, charts, and other documentation in legible, accurate, and appropriate format to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.
• Performs general support tasks in the following areas: stocking supplies, maintaining the unit environment, and clerical tasks.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED