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 patients with all types of diagnoses and in many different phases of illness.
Responsibilities
A Day in the Life of a LTC Nurse Aide / PCT at MyMichigan Health:
(100%)* Provides hands on personal care and demonstrates competency with assigned tasks; Follows patient’s 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 patient’s rights. Is a member of interdisciplinary team. Reports changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse. Complete pertinent records in compliance with policy and procedures.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promotes patient’s 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 re positioning 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 patient’s 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 non?verbal communication to support positive relationships and meet organizational goals.
- Has knowledge of and follows organizations policies & 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
BLS - Basic Life Support
Preferred Equivalent Experience - Required within 1 month of hire or transfer
CENA - Cert Educated Nurse Aide
Preferred Equivalent Experience - Required within 4 months of hire or transfer
FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting Required
Equivalent Experience -
Required Education
Requirements We Are Looking For:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
