Acute Care Assistant - Variable Hours and Shifts, Bronson Battle Creek

Bronson Healthcare Group • Battle Creek, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to make an impact every day by 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. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED