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Position Summary:

Completes a minimum training program that teaches a curriculum to become a Certified Nurse Aide in the state of Michigan. Will be trained on the essential functions as listed below.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

* Personal care: Learn how to assist residents with tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, using the toilet, eating, and drinking

* Vital signs: Tracking vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, blood glucose monitoring

* Hygiene and safety: Understanding hygiene to protect yourself and patients from infection

* Interpersonal skills: Being patient, understanding, and empathetic, and communicating effectively

* Resident rights: Respecting patient privacy, maintaining the security of their belongings, and promoting their right to make choices

* Mobility: Learning how to use mobility aids and helping patients learn how to use them

* Record keeping: Recording treatments and medical information to share with nurses and doctors

* Bed linens: Changing bed linens to keep patients comfortable and clean

* Transfers: Safely transferring patients from a bed to a wheelchair, chair, or toilet

Qualifications:

_Required:_

* Pass a criminal background check

* Pass a negative drug screen

* Have a negative tuberculosis test within a year

* Have a valid Michigan driver’s license or State ID card

* Be able to attend

all

scheduled classes

* High School Diploma or GED required

* Must be 18 years old; consideration given to a minor of 17 years old with parental consent