Care Aide

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Care Aide, Behavioral Health Unit. This is a Full-Time position with an Evenings Shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, including some weekends and holidays. UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a Care Aide, you will contribute to the mission of making communities healthier.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• 1 year of related experience is 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.

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