Certified Home Health Aide
Howell, Michigan
CNA
Posted Aug 31
- Hours a week
- 20
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 20 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- CNA
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- MI nursing median $44/hr
MI nursing postings that state pay run $31/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $53/hr, across 320 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff by assisting with daily patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity. Your energy and enthusiasm will help foster a positive environment for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, including those with complex medical needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's, or critical care requirements.
This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Duties
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- Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility using appropriate patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques.
- Monitor and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, ensuring proper documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Support medication administration under supervision, adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Provide specialized care for patients with dementia or memory impairments by implementing tailored approaches that promote safety and comfort in a assisted living settings.
- Maintain a safe environment by practicing safe lifting practices, adhering to infection control standards, and utilizing patient transfer equipment like Hoyer lifts efficiently.
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) recognized by the state licensing board.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including long-term care residents or individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs measurement, and basic life support (BLS/CPR).
- Prior experience in settings such as nursing homes, hospice care, or home & community care is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and effectively while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Strong communication skills for caregiving interactions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Join us in delivering compassionate patient-centered care that transforms lives! This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their healthcare expertise across multiple specialties including geriatrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and post-acute care environments. Your dedication will help ensure every patient receives respectful treatment in a safe and supportive setting.
- Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 20.0 per week
- Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) recognized by the state licensing board.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including long-term care residents or individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs measurement, and basic life support (BLS/CPR).
- Prior experience in settings such as nursing homes, hospice care, or home & community care is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and effectively while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Strong communication skills for caregiving interactions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Place
- City
- Howell, Michigan
- Rent against this pay
- 85% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $60,449/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
$1,177 median rent against $1,387 a month at $16/hr for 20 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Michigan index 96.2, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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