Nurse Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatry

McLaren Health Care Corp

Shelby Township, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Childcare, Dental Insurance, EMT-Paramedics, Geriatrics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Management, OSHA, On Call, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Shelby Township, MI
POSTED
7 days ago

Department: MAC Geri Psy

Daily Work Times: 7pm-730am

Shift: Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
  • Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
  • Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
  • Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
  • Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Formal education or training in a medical careers program OR enrollment in nursing school OR two or more years' experience in a Patient Care Associate/Nurse Assistant role
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date

Preferred:

  • State Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Basic EMT Certification
  • LPN License

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Requisition ID: 26003113
  • Daily Work Times: 7p-730a
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 72
  • On Call: No
  • Weekends: Yes

About the Company

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McLaren Health Care Corp