Nurse Assistant - 6th Floor Med/Surg

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

Department:  6th Floor – Medical/Surgery

Location:  Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Schedule:  Part-Time (24 Hours/Week) – Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift:  Midnights 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM – 2x12 Hour Shifts/Week

 

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will assist with essential patient care tasks and actively contribute to a positive patient experience. 

 

About Our Unit:
Our 48-bed Medical Surgical Unit cares for patients through many different phases of their healthcare journey. You’ll work alongside a skilled and compassionate team supporting patients with a wide range of needs — from post-surgical recovery to treatment for acute infectious diseases requiring IV antibiotics, to management of chronic conditions during flare-ups. We also provide dignified, compassionate care for patients and families during end-of-life support.

What You’ll Do:
Your day-to-day impact includes: 

• Performing routine tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, collecting and labeling specimens including blood draws, and performing venipuncture and chemsticks.

• Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed by the RN. 

• Providing compassionate, hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and comfort.

• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to support seamless care delivery. 

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment. 

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:
To qualify, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: 

• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles may vary: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)). 

• Enrollment in a nursing program with completed Fundamentals of Nursing. 

• Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license 

• Medical Assistant program (with or without experience). 

• At least one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or Patient Assistant Tech, or similar job role.

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred

 

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation. 

 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment. 

• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment. 

• Works in patient care area environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, and hazardous gases.