Nurse Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatric

  • Macomb
  • Mclaren Usa

Department: Geriatric Psychiatric
Daily Work Times: 72
Shift : Night
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 7p-7:30a
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