Resident Care Training Aide- April Class

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