Nursing Assistant | Casual | Skilled Nursing Facility at Hillsdale Hospital

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant for its Skilled Nursing Facility. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, collecting specimens, performing skin assessments, maintaining patient records, and following the patient's plan of care. The position requires a compassionate and team-oriented individual dedicated to providing high-quality care in a safe and healing environment. Hillsdale Hospital is recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and its Skilled Nursing Facility has been a Best Nursing Home for many years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution
Current Michigan Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA), otherwise must obtain one within 4 months of hire
Life certifications including BLS, (Basic Life Support)
Must possess a positive attitude toward patients and co-workers
Must be a team player with excellent attendance

Nice To Haves

Will consider high school seniors who already hold their nursing assistant certification
Prior long term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living including grooming, bathing, eating, etc.
Collect patient specimens and communicate to nurse
Accurately and thoroughly perform skin assessments with ADL care following all policies, procedures and protocols regarding the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown resulting from pressure
Maintain accurate records within the chart: graphics, I&Os, evening and weekend activity, showers, etc.
Know and follow the patient’s plan of care and interventions
Answer call lights and phone and communicate with the residents and families in a friendly, respectful manner