Patient Care Technician - Ortho Trauma Med-Surg * Days - 36hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI

General Summary: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic nursing care to patients and performs related tasks necessary to support the unit. Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Must meet one of the following requirements: Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or Current enrollment (and continued progression) in a health science program required with completion of nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation preferred. Equivalent enrollment considered will include but is not limited to: Nursing School, Pre-PA School, Medical School, or closely related health science program, or Equivalent experience. Equivalent experience considered will include but is not limited to: Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN. Basic understanding of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Patient Confidentiality is preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider required. Experience in acute care or extended care facility preferred. Able to successfully complete unit-specific core competencies as defined in the orientation check-list. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ACTIVITY / COMFORT: Assist patients with activity of daily living and provides for patient comfort. This responsibility includes making occupied and unoccupied beds; turning and positioning patients in bed; ambulating and dangling patients; transfers patients; performs passive and assisting with active range-of-motion exercises. HYGIENE: Assist patients with hygiene activities. PROCEDURES: Indwelling urinary catheter care (excluding insertion, removal and irrigation); changing non-sterile dressings; providing ileostomy/colostomy care. Assisting with postmortem care. NUTRITION: Assist patients with nutrition including passing trays, snacks and drinking water; feeding patients; and measuring and recording intake from dietary trays. ELIMINATION: Assist patients with elimination needs recording accurate input and output. Empties other drains as designated by the RN. SPECIMEN COLLECTION: Collects and labels sputum, urine, and stool specimens for laboratory testing; testing urine for sugar, acetone, blood or pH; straining urine for kidney stones; and using the glucometer to test blood glucose levels. VITAL SIGNS / MEASUREMENT: Measures and record accurate vital signs and weight including oral and tympanic temperature, radial and apical pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate; and using standing, chair, sling and bed scales to measure weight. EQUIPMENT: Uses equipment and supplies safely and appropriately. This includes assisting patients with incentive spirometry; setting up oxygen flow meters; setting up suction equipment and disposing of suction canisters; and applying and removing ice bags, moist or dry heat, ace bandages, arm slings, binders, supports, anti-embolism stockings, sequential compression devices (SCDs), restraints. INFECTION CONTROL: Assists with controlling the spread of infection by using aseptic technique; adhering to universal/standard precautions; caring appropriately for patients with special isolation precautions; passing clean linen and bagging and disposing of soiled linen; replacing full sharps containers; cleaning equipment between patients’ use; and cleaning equipment prior to return to Central Processing Department (CPD). DOCUMENTATION: Document care given as directed by the RN. COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively using Vocera, unit paging system, telephone system and pneumatic tube system; answering patient call lights; reporting observations to the RN; keeping the RN informed of care delivered; maintaining patient confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Performing tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse in charge to facilitate department efficiency. Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes and procedures for patient care, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Patient Care Technician - Ortho Trauma Med-Surg * Nights - 24hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI

General Summary: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic nursing care to patients and performs related tasks necessary to support the unit. Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Must meet one of the following requirements: Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or Current enrollment (and continued progression) in a health science program required with completion of nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation preferred. Equivalent enrollment considered will include but is not limited to: Nursing School, Pre-PA School, Medical School, or closely related health science program, or Equivalent experience. Equivalent experience considered will include but is not limited to: Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN. Basic understanding of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Patient Confidentiality is preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider required. Experience in acute care or extended care facility preferred. Able to successfully complete unit-specific core competencies as defined in the orientation check-list. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ACTIVITY / COMFORT: Assist patients with activity of daily living and provides for patient comfort. This responsibility includes making occupied and unoccupied beds; turning and positioning patients in bed; ambulating and dangling patients; transfers patients; performs passive and assisting with active range-of-motion exercises. HYGIENE: Assist patients with hygiene activities. PROCEDURES: Indwelling urinary catheter care (excluding insertion, removal and irrigation); changing non-sterile dressings; providing ileostomy/colostomy care. Assisting with postmortem care. NUTRITION: Assist patients with nutrition including passing trays, snacks and drinking water; feeding patients; and measuring and recording intake from dietary trays. ELIMINATION: Assist patients with elimination needs recording accurate input and output. Empties other drains as designated by the RN. SPECIMEN COLLECTION: Collects and labels sputum, urine, and stool specimens for laboratory testing; testing urine for sugar, acetone, blood or pH; straining urine for kidney stones; and using the glucometer to test blood glucose levels. VITAL SIGNS / MEASUREMENT: Measures and record accurate vital signs and weight including oral and tympanic temperature, radial and apical pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate; and using standing, chair, sling and bed scales to measure weight. EQUIPMENT: Uses equipment and supplies safely and appropriately. This includes assisting patients with incentive spirometry; setting up oxygen flow meters; setting up suction equipment and disposing of suction canisters; and applying and removing ice bags, moist or dry heat, ace bandages, arm slings, binders, supports, anti-embolism stockings, sequential compression devices (SCDs), restraints. INFECTION CONTROL: Assists with controlling the spread of infection by using aseptic technique; adhering to universal/standard precautions; caring appropriately for patients with special isolation precautions; passing clean linen and bagging and disposing of soiled linen; replacing full sharps containers; cleaning equipment between patients’ use; and cleaning equipment prior to return to Central Processing Department (CPD). DOCUMENTATION: Document care given as directed by the RN. COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively using Vocera, unit paging system, telephone system and pneumatic tube system; answering patient call lights; reporting observations to the RN; keeping the RN informed of care delivered; maintaining patient confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Performing tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse in charge to facilitate department efficiency. Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes and procedures for patient care, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

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CNA Rehab and Nursing Greenville

Corewell Health Greenville, MI

Job Summary As a member of the nursing team with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. You'll be responsible for the care of our patients according to their individual plans, unit routines, and hospital policies. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Essential Functions Provides direct patient care under the direction of the Unit Manager or Licensed Nurse, consistent with policies and procedures of the unit. Responsible for direct day-to-day care of assigned residents/patients including dressing, bathing, transporting and feeding. Documents care provided as directed in a manner consistent with guidelines. Maintains patients’ environment/work area/equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department/unit personnel. Complete and maintain required number of CNA educational hours. Participation in select unit quality monitoring activities under the direction of the Unit Manager or Nurse Leader. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of State of Michigan approved CNA Training Course Nursing Assistant - Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems within 90 days Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days or Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days #CorewellHealthCareers #ContinuingCare #ResidentialAndRehab How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Greenville Hospital - 615 S Bower - Greenville Department Name Nursing Unit RNC - Greenville Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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Certified Nurse Aide

Intersect Healthcare of Forest Hills Grand Rapids, MI

Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality nursing care to residents. They coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments, report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor, and assists immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality. Provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences. Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care plan. Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. Tidy rooms and change bed linen as necessary. Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrator incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights. Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the Environment Plant Manager such as lighting or equipment problems. Protects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items. Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to the Charge Nurse. Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas. Answers residents’ call lights promptly and courteously. Performs various tasks assigned by the charge nurse, including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens. Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home on admission and to the unit when transfers occur. Lifts, moves, and transports residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention. Also use wheelchairs, slide boards, walkers, and canes as required. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors. Assists and escorts residents for appointments such as at the beauty shop or attending activities or church services. Participates in activities and functions as directed. Completes documentation of care provided or other information in PCC in accordance with department policies. Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Answer incoming calls when necessary and direct calls appropriately. Perform other tasks as required. Required/Desired Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience: Must possess a current Michigan Certified Nurse Aide Certification or have completed a Michigan approved CNA training program and are eligible to test. Must be certified within 4 months of hire. One year of experience in the long-term care, hospice, or health care desired. Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities: Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematics. The ability to verbally communicate with residents, staff, and visitors. Other Special Requirements: Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. As well as, frequent exposure to chemicals and latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment. Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment. Ability to travel as needed or assigned. #MPCNA

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Health Care Associates and Community Care Givers Grand Rapids, MI

Health Care Associates, a trusted private duty home care company, is now hiring compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for full-time and part-time positions. If you enjoy helping others and want a flexible schedule that works for your life, we’d love to meet you! Available Shifts: 1st Shift 2nd Shift 3rd Shift Shift lengths range from 4 to 12 hours based on client needs and your availability. What You’ll Do: Assist clients with personal care and daily living activities Provide companionship and emotional support Help clients remain safe and comfortable in their homes Observe and report any changes in condition Deliver care with dignity, respect, and compassion Why Work With Us? Flexible schedules Full-time & part-time opportunities Competitive pay Options for next day pay Supportive office staff Meaningful one-on-one client care Rewarding work that makes a difference every day Qualifications: Current CNA certification Reliable transportation Dependable, caring, and professional attitude Excellent communication skills Home care experience is a plus, but not required APPLY TODAY AND SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW!!!

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