Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Nurse Assistant - 5E Orthopedics Unit - Contingent - Days
Not eligible for benefits
Shift: Days 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, alternating weekend schedule
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication during all patient, family encounters and healthcare team member interactions.
Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with HFHS standards.
Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and transportation.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role.)
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At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- CNA certification preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in patient care environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, hazardous gases.
