Elder Associate

$3,000 Sign on bonus available

Schedule:

Evenings (3:00-11:00) Nights (11:00-7:00) Weekend 1/3, Christmas Odd Delaware House Your Experience Matters

UP Health System
- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Elder Associate (CNA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

UP Health System
- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Elder Associate (CNA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

An Elder Associate who excels at this role:

• Perform basic patient care skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate safe practices with caring for patients.
• Provides general nursing care such as position the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, bed bath, oral and hair care, changing bed linens, cleaning and straightening patient room and other general care necessary.
• Takes and records vitals and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Answers Elder call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond as appropriate.

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants must have a Michigan Nurse Aide certification (CNA) required (must be obtained within 4 months of hire) Additional Requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required (available upon hire)
• Serv Safe required within 6 months of hire
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1-2 years of CNA experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both…