Elder Associate

LifePoint Hospitals • Hancock, MI

44d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System - Portage 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 an Elder Associate (CNA) 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state of Michigan certification as a Nursing Assistant. (Required within 4 months of Hire)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline required
• Minimum 1-2 years of CNA experience preferred
• License: CNA
• Certifications: BLS required, ServSafe required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate safe practices with caring for patients.
• Provides general nursing care such as position the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, bed bath, oral and hair care, changing bed linens, cleaning and straightening patient room and other general care necessary.
• Takes and records vitals and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Answers Elder call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees