Resident Care Aide Corrections - ATC Mid Michigan : Job Details

Resident Care Aide - $21.50/hrJob Summary The Resident Care Aide provides services to residents in health care and educational facilities and prisoners in correctional medical units or medical clinics by maintaining a clean and safe environment, providing nursing assistance, working with residents or prisoners to carry out specific plans of care, and maintaining related records. Employees provide direct care services to residents or prisoners with physical or mental disabilities in facilities providing 24-hour care.ABOUT USFor more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation 21.50/hour

ReportingReports to the franchise owner/manager or designee and to client supervisors and managers.EducationCompletion of a nurse aide course. LicensureC.N.A. required; current and unencumbered license in the State of Michigan through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.ExperienceExperienceAt least one year of experience.Credentials1. Background screening as required by Section 7.2. OIG, SAM, OFAC and NSO screening.3. Current health provider CPR from the American Heart Association at the BLS level.4. Hepatitis B Statement or Declination [OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.1030(f)(2)].5. Two-step TB test prior to entering the correctional facility. This test consists of two-step testing with one week between tests, unless the applicant supplies documentation of a negative TB skin test result within the preceding 12 months. A temporary staff employee may not commence employment until the second TB test results are confirmed negative. A temporary staff employee with a previous positive TB test result must provide current documentation of a negative chest x-ray performed in the last 30 days. The Quantiferon Gold test may be used in lieu of the two-step TB test.6. Drug screening will be a 5-panel drug screen test that tests for: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, Marijuana, and PCP.Environmental Working Conditions

• Work sites vary.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
• The physical demands are representative of those that may be required by an employee to successfully perform the representative duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicant should be able to read medical equipment and documents. Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
• A pre-employment physical is required for this position: The physical will determine if the temporary staff employee can handle the physical demands of the work, which include the following items:
  • a. The employee must be able to perform CPR;
  • b. lift at least 30 pounds;
  • c. walk up and down the stairs;
  • d. position patients;
  • e. walk long distances;
  • f. stand for prolonged periods, and,
  • g. use restraints and aggressive behavior management practices.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
• Participates as a member of the treatment team in implementing and creating training and rehabilitation are plans by:
• Conducting appropriate interpersonal communications
• Using behavior medication techniques
• Help language development skills
• Daily living activities
• Make visual observations of area to ensure residents or prisoners whereabouts and safety and activity.
• Attend to the personal care needs of residents or prisoners; bathing, hair and nail care, shaving, diapering and toileting, dressing, oral health, etc.
• Keep reports on residents' or prisoners' activities and behavior, physical condition and reactions to medications and treatment.
• Carryout nursing care plan for residents or prisoners which may include:
• Taking and recording vital signs
• Collecting and labeling specimens
• Applying cold packs and topical treatments
• Massage and range of motion treatments
• Interact with resident or prisoners at mealtimes, assist with feeding of residents or prisoners who need assistance - records must be kept of foods and liquid intake.
• Assist residents or prisoners into and out of wheelchairs, beds and other equipment
• Transports/accompanies residents or prisoners to appointments on and off facility grounds
• Perform light housekeeping: sweeping, disinfecting surfaces and equipment, making beds, basing laundry such as clothing and bedding.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOEATC123