Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg Units, Full-Time positions, Night Shift, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

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 BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg Units, Full-Time positions, Night Shift, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo 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. CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Location Bronson Methodist Hospital (BMH) Title Patient Care Assistant – Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo (Full Time) Full-time, Part-time, and PRN candidates must be ready to commit to full-time hours (3 12hr shifts, 7a-7:30p) during the first 6-8 weeks for orientation. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required CNA license and experience preferred — a great opportunity to put your skills into action! Obtain BLS Certification by the end of orientation, and keep it active to grow in your role Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus, but not required — we’re here to support your learning Currently Hiring for These Exciting Units: Adult Medical Unit Cardiology Unit Float Pool Extended Medical Care Unit General Medical Unit General Surgery Unit Neurovascular Unit Benefits & Incentives: Enjoy Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, and incredible opportunities for advancement! Sign-on Bonus: Full-time: $5,000 — jumpstart your career with an extra reward! Job Description: As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you’ll be at the heart of patient care, working directly with nurses to provide vital support. Your day-to-day will be dynamic and rewarding as you: Collaborate with nurses on patient care plans at the start of each shift, ensuring you’re always in the loop Assist in patient admissions, from gathering initial information to helping them settle in Take on essential tasks like monitoring vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, etc.) Help patients with their everyday needs (ADLs), including eating, bathing, and moving Safely transport patients between units and to diagnostic tests — you’ll be their guide along the way! Keep patient rooms organized and stocked, maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment Document everything in the EMR system with precision, ensuring up-to-date patient records Work alongside your team, supporting the unit by handling supplies, equipment, and more Take the lead in maintaining safety and comfort — you'll be responsible for turning and repositioning patients using proper techniques Grow your skills by performing technical care under RN supervision, following protocols and guidelines. Bonus: Weekend shifts are required, and you may be asked to assist in a Patient Safety Assistant role while balancing your PCA duties! Working Requirements: Operate computers and equipment, reading and interpreting data accurately Keep sensitive information confidential while providing top-tier customer service Be ready to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly — and occasionally tackle heavier tasks with team support Maintain patient and employee safety through controlled access and safety procedures This is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment with a team that values your contributions! Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVbvVsKsnXQ Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center 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.