Patient Care Assistant, Full-Time, Med Surg, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo Sign-On Bonus

Bronson Battle Creek-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

5,001-10,000 employees

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Are you ready to play a hands-on role in patient care and be a vital part of a dedicated healthcare team? As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you'll work closely with nurses to deliver essential care and support to patients throughout their hospital stay. From helping with daily living activities like bathing and feeding to gathering vital signs, transporting patients, and maintaining a clean and safe environment, your contributions will directly impact the quality of care each patient receives. You'll also gain valuable experience working with electronic medical records and supporting clinical operations, making this a great stepping stone for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Whether you're preparing patients for surgery, assisting them during recovery, or simply offering a reassuring presence, you'll be making a real difference in someone's life. With opportunities to expand your skills, work collaboratively with other care team members, and be a part of a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, the PCA role is ideal for compassionate, flexible individuals who want to grow professionally while providing exceptional care to those who need it most.

Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate
Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies
Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning
Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs
Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help
Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living
Prepares patients for surgery and/or procedures properly
Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient
Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate
Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques
Obtains vital patient information as directed (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts)
Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner
Participates in the Patient Admission Process through timely and accurate performance of assigned duties
Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines as delegated by the RN
Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times
Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff meetings
Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN or medication room
Meets Bronson's Standards of Excellence
Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement
Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently
Restocks supplies as appropriate and stores equipment in defined locations
Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Previous experience and CNA license preferred
Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification.
Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred
Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.