patient care support
create outstanding patient experiences
At Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, caring for people is at the heart of everything we do. If you’re someone who finds purpose in helping others and showing up with compassion, patient care support is a meaningful place to begin, or grow, your healthcare journey. These roles are hands-on, deeply human and essential to creating safe, positive experiences for every patient we serve.
What You’ll Do
Working directly with patients is both a responsibility and a privilege. You’ll often meet people during some of their most vulnerable moments…times when kindness, reassurance and presence matter most.
Through compassion, teamwork and skill, you’ll help patients feel comfortable, supported and truly cared for throughout their healing journey.
Opportunities to Explore
There are many ways to find your place in patient care support, including:
Medical Assistants – Work alongside providers in clinic settings, with opportunities for both certified and non-certified roles and pathways to grow.
Nursing Assistants – Begin your journey in direct patient care, with opportunities to advance and expand your role over time.
CENAs – Provide essential, hands-on support that helps patients maintain comfort, dignity and daily well-being. Training opportunities may be available to help you get started.
Phlebotomists – Play an important role in patient care through lab support, with pathways into specialized clinical careers.
Wherever you start, you’ll gain experience, confidence and a deeper sense of purpose.
Why Join Us
Patient care support isn’t just about completing tasks…it’s about building trust, offering comfort and being part of life’s most meaningful moments. At Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, you’ll be supported with training, mentorship and a team that truly values the work you do.
And just outside our doors, Northern Michigan offers something just as special. From peaceful lakes and wooded trails to four seasons of outdoor adventure, it’s a place where you can recharge, explore and feel connected to your community. Here, life moves at a pace that allows you to be present…both at work and at home.
At Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, you’re not just starting a caree…you’re joining a community and building a life in a place that feels genuinely good to be.
Grow your Career
At Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. Through ongoing learning, mentorship and hands-on experience, you’ll have the support and resources to continue growing in your field.
Because when you’re supported, confident and inspired…our patients feel it too.