Apprenticeship - Nurse Assistant - Acute Care of the Elderly

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

Location: St. John Hospital

Department: Acute Care of the Elderly

Schedule: 36hrs/week; 12hr Day Shift, 7:00am-7:30pm; Every other weekend; Every other holiday

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Must be enrolled in HFHS Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship program.
• Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN) and/or licensed clinician, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.
• Provides input to assist the RN and/or licensed clinician in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
• The Nurse Assistant Apprentice follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must complete HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL), successfully pass all testing and/or exam, and complete all HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program competencies within the timeframe designated in the HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
• Requires ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be able to lift, carry, transfer and move clients if needed.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during apprenticeship program. 

Additional Information

Do you aspire to make a difference in people's lives daily and have an interest in starting a career in healthcare? If you answered yes, the Henry Ford Health Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program might be the perfect opportunity for you! The Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program includes a 3-week CNA course paid for by Henry Ford Health, a 1-week Henry Ford Health training prior to reporting to your unit and requires a 1-year commitment to working full-time (36hrs per week, every other weekend and every other holiday) as a Nurse Assistant Apprentice at Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital in Detroit. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, apply today!