Patient Care Tech

Company: Ascension
Location: Detroit
Posted on: September 17, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Unit Description:  A 25 bed inpatient rehab unit specializing in improving the functional abilities of patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, tumors, multiple sclerosis, hip fractures, amputations, burns, cancer, cardiac and pulmonary disorders, and general medical and surgical debility.  This unit will focus on the patients’ physical recovery and rehabilitation needs and provide a seamless continuum of care in one location.  The IPRC uses state of the art gait training and neuro-rehabilitation technology to provide comprehensive inpatient care for physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, rehabilitation nursing and social work. Team members on this unit will assist patients with activities of daily living, cognitive & language skills, and other daily functional tasks, as well as actively managing their medical needs. 

 

Scheduled Hours: FT Days- This associate will work three 12 hour shifts per week from 7:00AM through 7:30PM.  This will include rotating weekends and holidays.  

What You Will Do:

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred. Any issuing authority accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Preferences:

Certified candidates, those with prior CNA/PCT experience, current nursing students, or current kinesiology/PT students are preferred. 

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension Michigan employs over 20,000 compassionate caregivers across 16 hospitals and hundreds of related healthcare facilities. Our care teams are dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension SE Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice:

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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