Job Information
McLaren Health Care Resident Care Training Aide - McLaren Careers in Port Huron, Michigan
Position Summary:
Completes a minimum training program that teaches a curriculum to become a Certified Nurse Aide in the state of Michigan. Will be trained on the essential functions as listed below.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Personal care: Learn how to assist residents with tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, using the toilet, eating, and drinking
Vital signs: Tracking vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, blood glucose monitoring
Hygiene and safety: Understanding hygiene to protect yourself and patients from infection
Interpersonal skills: Being patient, understanding, and empathetic, and communicating effectively
Resident rights: Respecting patient privacy, maintaining the security of their belongings, and promoting their right to make choices
Mobility: Learning how to use mobility aids and helping patients learn how to use them
Record keeping: Recording treatments and medical information to share with nurses and doctors
Bed linens: Changing bed linens to keep patients comfortable and clean
Transfers: Safely transferring patients from a bed to a wheelchair, chair, or toilet
Qualifications:
Required:
Pass a criminal background check
Pass a negative drug screen
Have a negative tuberculosis test within a year
Have a valid Michigan driver’s license or State ID card
Be able to attend
all
scheduled classes
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be 18 years old; consideration given to a minor of 17 years old with parental consent