Care AideUnit Clerk - PACU Varied

Care Aide/Unit Clerk Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU)
FullTime 1.0 FTE 8hour shift length Varied

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS Marquette is a 222bed hospital and houses the regions only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are

In Marquette our fascinating history rural landscape abundant recreational opportunities and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us

Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees

Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants after 90 days

Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare and more

Position Summary

Under the supervision of an RN performs basic patient care activities. Additionally performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area.

Essential Functions

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN including monitoring vital signs possibly taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing grooming eating and ambulation.

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked clean and orderly.

Maintains patient records charts and other documentation in legible accurate and appropriate format to ensure an accurate record of the patients medical treatment.

Performs general support tasks in the following areas: stocking supplies maintaining the unit environment and clerical tasks.

Greets patients and visitors. Answers screens and routes telephone calls. Calls codes pages and overhead announcements as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLSHCP)

Work Experience

1 year in healthcare (Preferred)

EEOC Statement

UP Health System Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.