Personal Care Attendant or CNA (Afternoons/Midnights Available!)
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Posted Aug 24
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Cerner charting
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- CNA
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $15/hr
The median for nursing in Michigan is $36/hr, across 170 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various healthcare settings, demonstrating the ability to deliver high-quality care while ensuring the comfort and dignity of our clients. This role requires a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and patients with chronic conditions.
Duties
- Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provide mobility assistance, including the use of Hoyer lifts and other equipment.
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- Monitor and document vital signs and changes in client conditions.
- Administer medications as prescribed and assist with medication management.
- Support clients with meal preparation and feeding when necessary.
- Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans are followed.
- Document patient care activities accurately using EMR or EHR systems.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
Experience
Candidates should have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Long-term care experience, including assisted living or nursing home settings.
- Hospital experience, particularly in critical care, ICU, or emergency medicine.
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care.
- Phlebotomy skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
- Experience in geriatrics, pediatrics, hospice care, or home care settings.
- Proficiency in medical documentation practices and understanding of HIPAA regulations.
- Familiarity with various healthcare technologies such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks. We encourage applicants who have a passion for caregiving and possess the necessary skills to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- Medication administration: 1 year (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- CNA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- CNA
- Caregiving: 1 year
Benefits highlights
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Place
- City
- Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Median rent
- $1,644/mo
- Local household income
- $120,694/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Michigan index 96.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rochester Hills is a leafy, family-oriented suburb north of Detroit in Oakland County, known for strong schools, quiet residential streets, and abundant parks along the Clinton River trail system. Nurses seeking a calm, suburban pace with easy access to metro Detroit's hospital networks will find a comfortable, community-driven setting.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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