Location: Bellaire, MI

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 04-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Every other weekend plus two weekdays, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Night (12-hour nights; client operates on a Sunday-Saturday schedule so shifts may include Saturday or Sunday plus two weekdays; 36 hours/week guaranteed, up to 48 hours available; must be willing to float to units as needed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $33 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including bathing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene
• Perform resident transfers and use mechanical lifts or transfer belts per plan of care
• Obtain and record resident vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse) per licensed nurse direction
• Assist residents with feeding and transport to dining areas
• Turn, reposition and maintain range of motion for assigned residents
• Conduct resident rounds and respond promptly to call lights and alarms
• Document care, resident response, incidents and changes in status in the electronic charting system
• Participate in care planning and communicate condition changes to the charge nurse
• Follow infection control and safety policies and complete assigned in-service training

Qualifications

• Active Michigan CNA license (must be current on the state registry) - required
• BLS (AHA) certification - required
• Minimum 1 year CNA/PCT/LNA experience in LTC, SNF, or Med-Surg - required
• At least one completed travel assignment previously - required (note on work history)
• RTO (return to office) cannot exceed 5 days once offer is made - required compliance
• COVID vaccination preferred (if declining, must wear a mask) - preferred
• Ability to maintain regular, timely attendance and be available beyond scheduled shifts when needed

Education

• Active CNA certification (Michigan CNA license required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Resident care fundamentals: bathing, feeding, toileting and hygiene assistance
• Safe transfers and use of mechanical lifts and transfer belts
• Vital signs monitoring and basic clinical observation
• Electronic charting and documentation best practices
• Infection control procedures and resident safety protocols
• Care planning participation and effective communication with nursing staff
• Ability to work in a long term care environment with pets on site (dogs, cats, aviary birds)

Benefits

• Work with a supportive team that values resident-centered care and your contributions
• Opportunities to expand your clinical experience in a 133-bed long term care facility
• Hands-on experience with electronic charting and care planning participation
• Professional development through required in-service and Relias training
• Assistance navigating Michigan state CNA registry requirements and credential submission guidance
• Flexible scheduling with the option to pick up extra shifts if you prefer more hours
• A patient-first culture that emphasizes dignity, respect and teamwork
• A travel assignment that lets you explore northern Michigan while doing meaningful work

Travel Perks: Explore Bellaire, MI

Bellaire sits in scenic Antrim County and is a great home base for outdoor lovers. Explore the Chain of Lakes and Torch Lake for boating and fishing, hike or birdwatch at Grass River Natural Area, or enjoy year-round outdoor recreation at nearby Shanty Creek Resort (hiking in summer, skiing in winter). Charming small-town downtown Bellaire offers local shops and eateries, and Traverse City with its beaches, wineries and festivals is an easy drive for a weekend adventure.

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