Nurse Assistant - Extended Care - Home Health Care
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Henry Ford Health
Wyandotte, MI, US
Summary
The Nurse Assistant will provide compassionate, direct patient care in home and facility settings while collaborating on patient care plans. They are responsible for maintaining patient safety, responding to urgent situations, and traveling to various locations to deliver services.
Job Description
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Nurse Assistant - Extended Care - Home Health Care (Wyandotte Area) - Contingent
Nurse Assistant – Extended Care – Contingent
- Eligible Benefits: 403B – Matching Contributions made by Henry Ford Health
- Shift: Set your Own Schedule
Private duty services may be arranged for patients who need extended care, from a few hours a week to round-the-clock-care. Typically, this is paid for privately, or through specialized, long-term care policies.
We tailor our services to fit the specific needs of our clients in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Flexible scheduling allows us to provide short-term or long-term care to clients in the home or facility setting, as well as specialized care for students in their schools.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
As a Nurse Assistant in our Home Health Care team, you'll get to make a real difference in patients' lives every single day! Here's what you'll be doing:
- **Deliver compassionate patient care** – Perform specific patient care duties that keep our patients safe, comfortable, and smiling. You'll be the friendly face that brightens their day!
- **Be a care planning partner** – Jump into the conversation! Share your insights and ideas to help shape and implement patient care plans that actually work.
- **Stay calm under pressure** – When things get urgent, you'll respond quickly and confidently, following our established procedures to keep everyone safe and supported.
- **Keep growing and learning** – We believe in continuous improvement! Actively participate in ongoing education opportunities to sharpen your skills and stay on top of best practices.
- **Embody our values** – Live out the Henry Ford Health Team Member Standards of Excellence in every interaction—with patients, families, and colleagues. You're representing something special!
- **Travel with purpose** – Use your reliable transportation to visit various Home Health Care locations, bringing quality care directly to patients' homes.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED:
- Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.
- Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.
CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- CNA or
- Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, or
- Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role), OR
- May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR
- Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR
- Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.
LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
- Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.
