Care Aide – Nursing Float

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

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About The Position

UP Health System- Marquette – Marquette General Hospital Care Aide – Nursing Float Job Type: PRN Your experience matters UP Health System -Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Care Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Care Aide who excels in this role will: 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of healthcare experience (preferred)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED