Care Aide
UP Health System - Marquette · Marquette, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
Care Aide, Medical Surgical Combination. Full-Time. Day Shift: 7a-7p (3) 12-hour shifts per week. Rotating weekends and Holidays. As a Care Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
- Maintains patient records, charts, and other documentation in legible, accurate, and appropriate format to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
- Performs general support tasks in the following areas: stocking supplies, maintaining the unit environment, and clerical tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Certification: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
- Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.