A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Company Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the
Future of Health:
Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Job Description Family Centered Maternity Care - H3 The 20-bed Family Centered Maternity Care unit specializes in post-partum mothers and babies with a variety of conditions, including diabetes and pre-eclampsia. The unit has a well-baby nursery room that cares for infants who need to stay after a mother's discharge. Part of a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, the culture of this unit is highly collaborative, and staff works closely with the neonatal intensive care unit, the intensive care unit and the cardiovascular and pulmonary teams.
Nurse Assistant Summary:
Join a compassionate care team where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers and newborns during one of life's most important moments. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), you'll deliver essential patient care that prioritizes safety, comfort, and family-centered support. Your contributions directly impact patient outcomes and family experiences. You'll collaborate with the RN to plan and implement individualized patient care, respond effectively to emergent situations following established protocols, and actively engage in continuing education to enhance your clinical skills. As a valued member of the Henry Ford Health System, you'll embody our Team Member Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction and team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Compassionate Patient Care:
Provide hands-on support to post-partum mothers and newborns, assisting with activities of daily living, comfort measures, and hygiene needs while maintaining a warm, supportive presence during this transformative time.
Support Family-Centered Care:
Help create welcoming, nurturing environments for families by assisting with infant care demonstrations, supporting bonding activities, and responding to family needs with empathy and professionalism. Collaborate with the
Care Team:
Work closely with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans, communicate patient observations, and contribute to seamless coordination across the maternity, neonatal, and specialty care units. Respond to
Patient Needs:
Anticipate and respond promptly to patient requests and emergent situations, following established protocols and escalating concerns to the RN to ensure optimal safety and outcomes.
Maintain Safe, Clean Environments:
Uphold rigorous standards of cleanliness, infection control, and patient safety across patient rooms, the well-baby nursery, and common areas to protect vulnerable mothers and newborns.
Embrace Continuous Learning:
Actively participate in training, education, and skill-building opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, stay current with best practices, and advance your career in maternal-newborn care. Embody Excellence in
Every Interaction:
Demonstrate our Team Member Standards of Excellence through respectful communication, cultural sensitivity, and genuine commitment to creating positive experiences for patients, families, and colleagues. Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. CNA preferred. Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role.) OR one of the following: May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan Rn license. Medical Assistant program with OR without experience. At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
