PCT​/CNA - LTC

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Summary

Responsible for following individual patient care plan to assist patient and/or perform personal care when an individual or family cannot perform the tasks. The aide will care for patients with all types of diagnoses and in many different phases of illness.

Responsibilities A Day in the Life of a LTC Nurse Aide / PCT at My Michigan Health:

1.0 (100%) Provides hands on personal care and demonstrates competency with assigned tasks;
Follows patient’s plan of care for completion of tasks assigned. Performs simple procedures as an extension of nursing services. Assists in ambulation or exercises. Complies with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Creates successful interpersonal relationships with the patient and family. Honors patient’s rights. Is a member of interdisciplinary team. Reports changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse.

Complete pertinent records in compliance with policy and procedures.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes patient’s independence and assists or performs personal care (examples: bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, skin care, toileting, change bed linen and other personal care activities.) Accurately performs & documents temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure when required per care plan, and timely reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
• Promotes skin integrity by keeping skin clean and dry, utilize pressure preventative positioning per care plan. Observes for any alteration in skin integrity and reports any changes or observations promptly to nurse or manager.
• Utilizes proper positioning techniques when re positioning patient in bed, with ambulation or while transferring in & out of the bed or chair. During provision of care, maintains a safe and secure environment during provision of care.
• Follows patient’s plan of care and accurately documents care provided and any other pertinent information concerning the patient &/or family. Documentation is completed timely as defined by policy and State requirements.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient/family and all customers during all encounters. Functions as a team member as exhibited through positive verbal and non?verbal communication to support positive relationships and meet organizational goals.
• Has knowledge of and follows organizations policies & procedures. Maintains knowledge and skills regarding use of equipment.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

BLS - Basic Life Support

Preferred Equivalent Experience - Required within 1 month of hire or transfer

CENA - Cert Educated Nurse Aide

Preferred Equivalent Experience - Required within 4 months of hire or transfer

FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting Required

Equivalent Experience -

Required Education Requirements We Are Looking For:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent

Experience:

Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND

SKILLS:

• Attends meetings/in-services as required, aides are required to complete no less than 12 hours of continued education/in-service training as defined by the organization during a 12-month period during employment. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
• Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined…