Personal Care Assistant
Under direct supervision, provides personal and homemaking services to ill, convalescing, elderly, and disabled persons in the patients' home.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Provides personal care of a patient, including bathing, grooming / hygiene, and toileting.
- Takes and records daily vital signs. Reports all vital signs that are outside the normal range.
- Assists patients with positioning / turning, transfers, catheter care, and range of motion exercises.
- Light housekeeping and food preparation.
- Recognizes and reports any unusual, untoward, or new symptoms / changes to the RN.
- May perform functions to support the telehealth program (uninstalls, equipment cleaning and maintenance, installations / setups).
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required :
High school diploma or equivalent.State of Michigan CNA Certification.Valid driver's license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren's corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelinesBLS certification required within first week of hire.Preferred :
Six months of experience with a variety of patients.Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans