A Day in the Life of an LTC CNA at MyMichigan Health:

(100%)* Provides hands-on personal care and demonstrates competency with assigned tasks; Follows the 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 patients rights. Is a member of an interdisciplinary team. Report 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.

Requirement description :

• 2+ Years of LTC Experience - [REQUIRED]
• BLS (AHA) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• The facility cannot approve special scheduling requests (blocked scheduling, etc)
• ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer / Please obtain this information prior to submittal / Requests after offer can be cause for rescinded offer)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Michigan

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active!
Weekend Requirements : Every Other Weekend
On Call Requirements : No Call