Resident Care Training Aide

McLaren Health Care • Port Huron, MI

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About The Position

The Resident Care Training Aide completes a minimum training program that teaches a curriculum to become a Certified Nurse Aide in the state of Michigan. The aide is trained on the essential functions of the role, including resident personal care, vital signs, hygiene and safety, interpersonal skills, resident rights, mobility, record keeping, bed linens, and transfers.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a negative drug screen.
• Have a negative tuberculosis test within the past year.
• Have a valid Michigan driver’s license or State ID card.
• Be able to attend all scheduled classes.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years old; consideration may be given to a 17-year-old with parental consent.

Responsibilities

• Learn to assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and drinking.
• Learn to track vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, and to monitor blood glucose.
• Understand hygiene practices that protect residents and staff from infection.
• Develop patient, understanding, and empathetic interpersonal skills and communicate effectively.
• Respect resident privacy, protect the security of residents’ belongings, and promote their right to make choices.
• Learn to use mobility aids and help residents learn how to use them.
• Record treatments and medical information to share with nurses and doctors.
• Change bed linens to keep residents comfortable and clean.
• Safely transfer residents between a bed and a wheelchair, chair, or toilet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED