Job Summary
The role involves delivering basic patient care while working under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include offering support for daily activities, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring proper care standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with their mobility and personal hygiene needs.
- Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.
- Support bowel and bladder programs to maintain patient comfort.
- Collect and convey important patient data and report any changes in their condition.
- Perform necessary skin preparation and basic skin care tasks.
- Conduct bedside blood glucose testing and check the quality of equipment.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
- BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider or an equivalent certification is mandatory.
- At least six months of experience as a nursing assistant is preferred; however, candidates lacking this experience must fulfill specific educational requirements related to specialized patient care.
McLaren Health Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
