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Henry Ford Health System
Nurse Assistant - Home Health Care - 40 Hours - Days
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What they do
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.
$38,262 / year median in Michigan
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Nurse Assistant
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
- Home Health Care
- 40 Hours
- Days Home Health Aide
- Home Health Care & Hospice
- Metro Detroit Eligible for
Full Time Benefits Weekends/Holidays:
No•Weekends or Major Holidays Coverage Area:
Metro Detroit Area The Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.EDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. CNA or Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, OR 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 May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience. Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above. Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation. Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.Additional Information Organization:
Community Care Services Department:
HHC HHA•Consolidated Shift:
Day Job Union Code:
Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview 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.