Certified Nursing Assistant

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It’sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them. This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadership,to clinicians and care providers.  

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care.A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge.An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family Culture.We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each Other.Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.  

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able todemonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served in assigned department.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Summary

​​Under the direction of the Registered or Licensed Nurse Manager/Designee, the Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan.​

Essential Job Responsibilities

• ​​Know,understand,incorporate,anddemonstratetheMission,Vision,Valuesof Mary Free Bed inbehaviors,practices,anddecisions.

• ​Consistentlydemonstrate(leadsbyexample)Mary Free BedValuestoallinternalandexternalcustomers(residents,visitors,volunteers,andassociates.)Createandmaintainanatmosphereofwarmth,propagatingacalmenvironmentthroughoutthecommunity.

• ​Executeassignmentsinaculturethatissharedandcollaborative.

• ​Performallassignedtasksinaccordancewithourestablishedpoliciesandprocedures,andasinstructedbyyoursupervisors.Followworkassignments,and/orworkschedulesincompletingandperformingyourassignedtasks.

• ​Supportstheadmission,transfer,anddischargeprocessfortheResident.

• ​AssistElderswithdailylivingfunctionssuchasdentalcare,feeding,bathing,dressing/undressing,nailcare,haircare,andshavingaccordingtoexpressedpreference.

• ​Assistwithlifting,turning,moving,positioning,andtransportingresidentsintoandoutofbeds,chairs,bathtubs,wheelchairs,lifts,etc.

• ​Performrestorativeandrehabilitativeproceduresasinstructed.ProvidedailyRangeofMotionExercises.Recorddataasinstructed.AnswerResidentcallspromptly.

• ​Followestablishedsafetyprecautionsintheperformanceofallduties(i.e.,exposuretobodyfluids,lifting,transferring,useanddisposalofpersonalprotectiveequipment).

• ​Wearand/orusesafetyequipmentandsupplies(e.g.,gaitbelt,mechanicallifts,etc.)whenliftingormovingresidentsinaccordancewithplanofcare.

• ​ReportallchangesintheResident'sconditiontoyoursupervisor/designeeassoonaspractical.

• ​Maintaintheconfidentialityofallresidentcareinformation.Ensurethatallnursingcareisprovidedinprivacy.

• ​EntersinformationanddocumentationaccuratelyinCareTrackerinaccordancewithcompanypolicy,practiceandstandards.

• ​FollowestablishedEndofLifeProcedure.

• ​Attendandparticipateinscheduledtraining,in-servicetraining,mandatoryannualin-servicetrainingandeducationalclassesasrequired/needed.

• ​Reportoccupationalexposurestoblood,bodyfluids,infectiousmaterials,andhazardouschemicalsinaccordancewiththecommunitypoliciesandprocedures.

• ​Other duties as assigned.

• ​We’llembrace all people by:

​Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

​Opening more doors to opportunity forotherto succeed.

​Growing talent and people.

​Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

​Taking actionagainst discrimination.

​Honoring our differences and how to collaborate.

​Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

​Restoring Hope andFreedom,together.

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Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalent.

• Mustpossessa current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Michigan certificate ofcompletionstate approved nurse aide training program.

• Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.

• Previousexperienceworkinginlong-termcareorwiththegeriatricpopulationpreferred.

• Mustpossesssuperiorcustomerserviceskillsandprofessionalism.

• Mustpossessoutstandingverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.

• Abilitytoadapttoongoingchangeandworkinafast-paced,customer-drivenenvironment

• Possessesinterpersonalandrelationshipbuildingskillstoworkinacross-functionalteamaswellastheabilitytoworkwithresidentsbasedontheircognitiveability.

• Self-starter,highlymotivatedwithahighproductivitylevel.

• Possessesahighdegreeofpersonalaccountability,responsibilityandstrongdecision-makingabilities.

• Mustpossesstheabilitytoplan,organize,develop,implementandinterpretprograms,goals,objectives,policiesandproceduresoftheorganization.