Care Aide Medical/Surgical/Oncology

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Aide, Medical Surgical Combination position is a full-time role with day shifts from 7a-7p. UP Health System - Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Care Aide to join their team. This role is vital in making communities healthier by providing direct patient care and support. The organization emphasizes prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED