LTC Nurse Aide - Driver

My Michigan Health

Standish, Michigan, United States

Standish, Michigan, United States

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Patient Care Aide This position is responsible for following individual patient care plan to assist patient and/or perform personal care when an individual or family cannot perform the tasks. The aide will care for all types of diagnoses and in many different phases of illness. (70%)* Provides hands on personal care and demonstrates competency with assigned tasks; Follows patients plan of care for completion of tasks assigned. Performs simple procedures as an extension of nursing services. Assists in ambulation or exercises. Complies with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Creates successful interpersonal relationships with the patient and family. Honors patients rights. Is a member of interdisciplinary team. Reports changes in the patients condition to a registered nurse. Complete pertinent records in compliance with policy and procedures. (30%)* This position is required to safely drive a vehicle to transport residents to and from medical appointments and recreational outings as needed. Assists residents to safety enter and exit the vehicle. Properly secures residents and wheelchairs for safety. Performs routine checks and keeps accurate mileage logs while ensuring the vehicle is clean, tidy, and mechanically sound. Obeys all traffic laws, follows transit regulations, and follows established company policies and procedures to ensure resident safety. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set in the company's code of conduct. Maintains clear and professional communication with residents, facility staff, and families to address needs, provide information, and report any issues as they arise. Other duties and responsibilities: Promotes patients independence and assists or performs personal care (examples: bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, skin care, toileting, change bed linen and other personal care activities.) Accurately performs & documents temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure when required per care plan, and timely reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel. Promotes skin integrity by keeping skin clean and dry, utilize pressure preventative positioning per care plan. Observes for any alteration in skin integrity and reports any changes or observations promptly to nurse or manager. Utilizes proper positioning techniques when repositioning patient in bed, with ambulation or while transferring in & out of the bed or chair. During provision of care, maintains a safe and secure environment during provision of care. Follows patients plan of care and accurately documents care provided and any other pertinent information concerning the patient &/or family. Documentation is completed timely as defined by policy and State requirements. Consistently demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient/family and all customers during all encounters. Functions as a team member as exhibited through positive verbal and nonverbal communication to support positive relationships and meet organizational goals. Has knowledge of and follows organizational policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills regarding use of equipment. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. Performs other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures Credential:CENA: Cert Educated Nurse Aide Equivalent Experience: CNA licensure required within 4 months of hire or transfer to position. Qualification Source:
Essential: true Credential:FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting Equivalent Experience:
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Essential: true Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer to position. Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential:CHAUFFEURS: Chauffeurs License Equivalent Experience:
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Essential: true Credential:DMVCHECK: DMV Record Check Equivalent Experience:
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Essential: true Required Education Education: HIGH Equivalent Experience:
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Essential: true Other Information Attends meetings/in-services as required, aides are required to complete no less than 12 hours of continued education/in-service training as defined by the organization during a 12-month period during employment. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language. Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death. Physical/mental requirements and typical working conditions: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact as well as trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Standish, Michigan, United States

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