Provides technical patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assisting with activities of daily living and gathering patient data. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documenting findings in the EMR, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a CNA license and previous experience preferred. Candidates must obtain and maintain BLS certification and demonstrate proficiency in basic medical terminology and communication.
high schoolprofessional certificateCommunicationPatient CareMedical TerminologyPatient SafetyFeeding AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportSafe Patient HandlingElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)Basic MathematicsBasic Life Support (BLS)
Job description
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. 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 BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital Title Patient Care Assistant, Full-Time Days, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. 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. For BCOM Only: Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide Exam within 4 months of hire A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient. Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics. Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
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 Qualifications specific to NICU Trained in Unit Dose Feeds. Performs a variety of tasks that relate to preparing, portioning, labeling, and delivering patient feedings per feeding order. PCA's must adhere to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital: The PCA is responsible for completing the Word day CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The PCA will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient. Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only: Employees may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs. Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center 6400 General Care Unit (BLH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! 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.
