Nursing Assistant | Nights | Skilled Nursing Facility at Hillsdale Hospital

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale Township, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant for their Skilled Nursing Facility. This full-time position involves working 12-hour shifts from 5:45 pm to 6:15 am, three days a week, including every other weekend. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring their condition, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring adherence to their care plans within a compassionate and healing environment. Hillsdale Hospital is recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and its Skilled Nursing Facility has received numerous accolades, including being named a Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution; will consider high school seniors who already hold their nursing assistant certification
Current Michigan Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA), otherwise must obtain one within 4 months of hire; once you're hired, the hospital may be able to pay the tuition if you're not already certified
BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications (available through Hillsdale Hospital)
Must possess a positive attitude toward patients and co-workers
Must be a team player

Nice To Haves

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