Elder Associate (CNA) PRN

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

5d

About The Position

The Elder Associate (CNA) provides basic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using safe practices and compassionate care. The role includes assisting with daily care needs, measuring and documenting vital signs and intake and output, and responding to call lights and communication systems. This is a PRN position at UP Health System – Portage. The schedule requires a minimum of four shifts per schedule, including two weekend shifts, and work on either Christmas or New Year holidays.

The position supports residents at Portage Pointe, a 60-bed long-term care facility that provides a home-like environment. Staff engage in daily care and activities with residents, including eating with them and walking in the garden.

Requirements

• Michigan Nurse Aide certification (CNA) required; must be obtained within four months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; available upon hire.
• ServSafe required within six months of hire.
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels, internal and external.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1–2 years of CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate safe practices when caring for patients.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting and turning patients; using special equipment; assisting with bed pans, urinals or commodes; ambulating patients; providing bed baths and oral and hair care; changing bed linens; and cleaning and straightening patient rooms.
• Take and accurately record vital signs and intake and output measurements.
• Document care in a timely manner.
• Answer Elder call lights, telephone calls, and the paging system, and respond as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED