Patient Care Assistant, PRN

• Provide technical patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Gather patient data and obtain vital information as directed
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, feeding, ambulation, turning, and repositioning
• Answer call lights, phones, and intercom systems to determine patient needs
• Prepare patients for surgery and procedures
• Accompany patients to diagnostic tests and during discharge
• Document findings accurately and promptly in the EMR
• Participate in patient admissions and provide delegated technical care according to standards, protocols, procedures, and nursing guidelines
• Maintain patient safety, cleanliness, comfort, controlled access, and hand hygiene
• Serve and collect food trays; prepare, portion, label, and deliver NICU feedings when applicable
• Restock supplies, manage tube-station deliveries, and deliver medications or items to the RN or medication room
• Support unit goals, performance improvement, department maintenance, and Bronson's Standards of Excellence
• Cover shifts at Bronson Lake View Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital according to patient acuity and staffing needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience preferred
• CNA license preferred
• Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period
• Maintain BLS certification
• For BCOM only: successfully complete the Certified Nurse Aide Exam within 4 months of hire
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred
• Proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics
• Ability to commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6-8 weeks of employment
• Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Ability to lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier tasks through pushing, pulling, or handling materials and equipment
• For NICU assignments: training in Unit Dose Feeds and compliance with hospital food safety and sanitation standards
• For applicable Bronson Lake View Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital employees: complete the annual Word day CBL on swing beds
• Ability to work at Bronson Lake View Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital based on patient acuity and staffing needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in providing technical patient care, including vital data gathering, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining patient safety and comfort. Holds a CNA license and BLS certification, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and effective communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CNA License
• BLS Certification
• Patient Care Assistance
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• EMR Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Data Gathering
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Daily Living Activities Assistance
• Surgical Preparation
• EMR Documentation
• Food Safety Compliance
• Basic Mathematics

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Safety Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

• CNA License
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Nursing Guidelines
• Bronson Standards of Excellence
• NICU Feedings
• Patient Acuity

Tools & Technologies

• EMR Systems
• Intercom Systems