Nursing Assistant | Days | Skilled Nursing Unit

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment. Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan and a USA Today Top Workplace! Our McGuire & MacRitchie Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for many years by U.S. News & World Report. We achieved a rating of "High Performing," the highest possible rating for short-term rehabilitation. Equal Opportunity Employer

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
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
may be eligible for tuition payment for your CNA course!

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