The nurse aide is an important person in the care of our clients. The primary function of the nurse aide is the personal care of the clients and the accomplishment of nurse aide functions in various healthcare settings as outlined in the Plan of Care (POC) under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED is required
- CNA - current certificate from the State of Michigan
- Proof of 75 hours of CNA, HHA, PCT or MORC training
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - state certified nurse aide with current certification and six (6) months of closely supervised health care experience in a hospital or facility with direct RN supervision within the past year or one (1) year of home care experience
- Home Health Aide (HHA) (PCT) (MORC) - one who has completed at least 75 hours of training; must have certificate of training or evidence of training completion and six (6) months of closely supervised health care experience (hospital or facility with direct RN supervision) within the past year or one (1) year of home care experience
- Companion/Home Maker - one who has no evidence of 75 hours of training but has acquired the basic skills required of the position as evidenced by a Skills Evaluation conducted by MPI and six (6) months of closely supervised health care experience (assisted living, group home, senior living communities) with direct RN supervision within the past year or one (1) year of home care experience with nursing supervision
- Satisfactory completion of requirements for employment
- A score of 80% or better on the MPI Nurse Aide competency test
- Automobile in good working condition or reliable transportation system to arrive to work on time
- Current driver's license in the State of Michigan
- Satisfactory references from past employers, training school
- Telephone - cell phone is preferred
- Proof of a negative T.B. skin test or negative chest x-ray taken within the last year
- Signed Medical Release form or a physical form from a physician stating ability to meet the job physical demands and abilities
- Speaks, reads, writes and comprehends English
- Negative drug test
- Criminal background check
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
