Resident Care Training Aide

McLaren Health Care • Port Huron, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes a minimum training program that teaches a curriculum to become a Certified Nurse Aide in the state of Michigan. Will be trained on the essential functions as listed below.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass a negative drug screen
• Have a negative tuberculosis test within a year
• Have a valid Michigan driver’s license or State ID card
• Be able to attend all scheduled classes
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years old; consideration given to a minor of 17 years old with parental consent

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, using the toilet, eating, and drinking
• Track vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, and monitor blood glucose
• Understand hygiene to protect yourself and patients from infection
• Be patient, understanding, and empathetic, and communicate effectively
• Respect patient privacy, maintain the security of their belongings, and promote their right to make choices
• Learn how to use mobility aids and help patients learn how to use them
• Record treatments and medical information to share with nurses and doctors
• Change bed linens to keep patients comfortable and clean
• Safely transfer patients from a bed to a wheelchair, chair, or toilet

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED