What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant - Hospice - Petoskey Area position at Hospice - Petoskey Area - McLaren Careers?
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, provides personal and homemaking services to ill, convalescing, elderly, and disabled persons in the patients' home.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Provides personal care of a patient, including bathing, grooming/hygiene, and toileting.
2. Takes and records daily vital signs. Reports all vital signs that are outside the normal range.
3. Assists patients with positioning/turning, transfers, catheter care, and range of motion exercises.
4. Light housekeeping and food preparation.
5. Recognizes and reports any unusual, untoward, or new symptoms/changes to the RN.
6. May perform functions to support the telehealth program (uninstalls, equipment cleaning and maintenance, installations/setups).
7. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Michigan CNA Certification.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines
• BLS certification required within first week of hire.
Preferred:
• Six months of experience with a variety of patients.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans