Nurse Assistant

McLaren Health Care • Mount Pleasant, MI

12d

About The Position

Position Summary: Provides health care for patients under the direction of a nurse. Assists patients under their care with day-to-day tasks, playing a vital support role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification program or equivalent experience.
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Answers patient calls and determines how best to help them.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients.
• Ensures patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences. Provides encouragement and support with eating.
• Obtains and uses a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities to provide appropriate patient care.
• Measures and records food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff or as ordered.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees