Care Assistant - PCU

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Alpena
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Summary



Care Assistant Position Summary:



The Clinical Assistant's role is to assist the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Licensed Practical Nurse (MLPN) in ensuring the patient is safe, comfortable and clean.



Why You Will Love Being a Care Assistant at MyMichigan Health:

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• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization.
  
  
• Benefits and immediate paid time off (PTO) available.
  
  
• Growth opportunity within the team including on-the-job training.
  
  
  
  
  
  Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.
  
  
  
  A Day in the Life of a Care Assistant at MyMichigan Health:
  
  
  
  
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  • (20%)* Assesses the need for assisting with neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care and performing other patient related tasks, recognizing the specific individual needs based on patient age groups unique to assigned unit(s).
    
    
  • (20%)* Plans and prioritizes patient care functions to meet patients' health care needs.
    
    
  • (20%)* Implements actions that compliment and support nursing care.
    
    
  • (20%)* Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided to ensure quality care and patient related issues are completed in a timely manner.
    
    
  • (20%)* Self-Management and accountability for delivery of responsible patient care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships. Assumes responsibility for own continued development and assists with the development of other staff members.
    
    
    
    
    
    Requirements We Are Looking For:
    
    
    
    
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    • High School Diploma or GED required.
      
      
    • CNA, LPN, EMT, MA, or PCT certification or completion of one semester of nursing clinical education required.
      
      
      
      
      
      Other Duties and Responsibilities:
      
      
      
      
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      • Operate equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policies, and procedures.
        
        
      • Participate in equipment in-services and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
        
        
      • Perform job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.
        
        
        
        
        
        *NOTE: PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.
        
        
        
        Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        

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