Patient Care Assistant

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title Acute Care Assistant - Full-Time and PRN Opportunities, Bronson Battle Creek Why This Role If you enjoy helping others, staying organized, and being at the center of a fast-paced healthcare environment, this role offers the opportunity to make an impact every day. As an Acute Care Assistant at Bronson Battle Creek, you'll play a vital role in supporting both patients and the healthcare team. Combining hands-on patient care with administrative and clerical responsibilities, you'll help ensure patients receive compassionate care while supporting the smooth operation of the unit. From assisting patients with daily activities to coordinating information, managing documentation, and supporting clinical workflows, you'll be an important part of the team that helps deliver exceptional patient care. Why Now: Healthcare is built on teamwork, communication, and attention to detail. As an Acute Care Assistant, you'll gain valuable experience working alongside nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals while developing skills that can support a variety of healthcare career paths. Every shift brings something different. You'll have the opportunity to care for patients, support your teammates, solve problems, and help create a positive experience for patients and families during their hospital stay. What's In It for You Meaningful patient interaction and hands-on care experience Opportunity to work closely with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams A unique role that combines patient care and administrative support Exposure to a variety of patient populations and medical conditions Career growth and professional development opportunities Tuition assistance and continuing education support Sign-On Bonus available for eligible Full-Time and Part-Time Night Shift positions Day-one medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits Paid time off, holidays, and short-term disability coverage 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Employee wellness resources and discounts Experience with electronic medical records and hospital operations What You'll Be Doing Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, mobility, and comfort needs Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other assigned patient information Monitor patient status and communicate observations and concerns to the nursing team Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient transportation Support patients and families by providing compassionate care and excellent customer service Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment Process patient charts, documentation, admissions, transfers, and discharge information Enter orders and support electronic medical record workflows as assigned Coordinate communication between departments, providers, and care team members Order, stock, and maintain supplies and equipment Support unit operations and assist with department workflow needs What to Expect This is a dynamic role that balances direct patient care with administrative and unit support responsibilities. You'll spend part of your day interacting with patients and families, helping meet their care needs and ensuring their comfort. You'll also support the clinical team through documentation, communication, coordination, and other operational responsibilities that help keep the unit running efficiently. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, organization, and making a difference behind the scenes as well as at the bedside, you'll find this role both rewarding and impactful. Employment Options Full-Time Part-Time PRN Orientation Requirement Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members must be able to commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6-8 weeks of employment. Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) each week and includes patient care training, electronic medical record education, competency validation, and unit-specific onboarding. Who You Are Compassionate and service-oriented Organized and able to manage multiple priorities A strong communicator who works well with patients, families, and team members Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy Reliable, professional, and team-focused Calm under pressure and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively What Is Required (Education) High School Diploma or GED required Preferred Qualifications: Previous healthcare experience Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification Basic medical terminology knowledge Previous experience with electronic medical records Experience providing customer service in a healthcare or service-focused environment Additional Requirements BLS certification required by the end of orientation and must be maintained throughout employment Basic EKG certification with a score of 80% or greater to support Monitor Technician responsibilities as needed Strong verbal and written communication skills Basic math and computer proficiency Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members Ability to handle multiple priorities and changing demands in a fast-paced environment Ability to maintain professionalism while working with patients and families experiencing stress, fear, or anxiety Ability to safely assist with patient mobility, transfers, lifting, and positioning Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and supporting patient movement activities Successful completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within the orientation period Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service standards Shift 12 Hour Night Shift. Time Type: Full time. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Bronson Healthcare Group Overview Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What's more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. #J-18808-Ljbffr