The nurse aide is an important person in the care of our clients. The primary function of the nurse aide is the personal care of the clients and the accomplishment of nurse aide functions in various healthcare settings as outlined in the Plan of Care (POC) under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Education –
o High school graduate\or GED is required
o CNA – current certificate from the State of Michigan
o Proof of 75 hours of CNA, HHA, PCT or MORC training
o Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – a state certified nurse aide with current certification and six (6) months of closely supervised health care experience in a hospital or facility with direct RN supervision within the past year or one (1) year of home care experience.
o Home Health Aide (HHA) (PCT) (MORC) – one who has completed at least 75 hours of training; must have certificate of training or evidence of training completion and six (6) months of closely supervised health care experience (hospital or facility with direct RN supervision) within the past year or one (1) year of home care experience.
o Companion/Home Maker – one who has no evidence of 75 hours of training but has acquired the basic skills required of the position as evidenced by a Skills Evaluation conducted by MPI and six (6) months of closely supervised health care experience
(assisted living, group home, senior living communities) with direct RN supervision within the past year or one (1) year of home care experience with nursing supervision.
These three classifications are an important designation as the Director/Clinical Nurse Manager/ Nurse Care Manager and the Schedule Coordinator assign the client’s care based on the client’s needs. It is imperative that a careful match be made between the client’s needs and the ability of the staff.
A. Additional Qualifications:
1. Satisfactory completion of requirements for employment
2. A score of 80% or better on the MPI Nurse Aide competency test
3. Automobile in good working condition or reliable transportation system to arrive to work on time
4. Current driver’s license in the State of Michigan
5. Satisfactory references from past employers, training school
6. Telephone - cell phone is preferred
7. Proof of a negative T.B. skin test or negative chest x-ray taken within the last year
8. Signed Medical Release form or a physical form from a physician stating ability to meet the job physical demands and abilities
9. Speaks, reads, writes and comprehends English.
10. Negative drug test
11. Criminal background check
B. Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to follow plan of care and document care given
2. Able to use eyes, ears, hands, fingers to handle equipment and collect medical data
3. Able to adapt to frequent job changes and emergencies
4. Able to follow agency dress code policy; neat and clean in personal appearance; practice good hygiene
5. Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct, constant supervision
6. Must be honest, trustworthy, ethical and use good judgment
7. Possess a friendly and courteous manner; cooperative and punctual
8. Must be flexible and able to adjust to change readily
9. Has initiative, tact, diplomacy and dependability to perform all duties of the position
10. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers, supervisors and contacts external to the organization
11. Follows appropriate Infection Control Procedures and Blood Borne Pathogens procedures
12. Comply with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct. Accepts accountability for own performance and conduct
13. Must be willing to comply with Agency Policies and Procedures
14. Must agree to adhere to HIPAA Regulations and confidentiality of Agency information
15. React to change productively and performs other job related tasks and duties as assigned
