PCA Surgical Vascular KAL

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a Full-time Night shift Patient Care Assistant in our Surgical Vascular KAL Department in Kalamazoo, MI.
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Kalamazoo
Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy services.
What You’ll Do
As a Patient CareAssistant, under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, you may be assigned a variety of duties designed to assist with the direct care of the patient. This may include assisting patients with activities of daily living and supporting nurses in completing orders and locating shared equipment within the hospital. You will provide timely and efficient completion of these tasks. Interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively and relate politely to patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
Patient Care Assistant Job Responsibilities
• Must be able to successfully complete orientation/training programs for the position as evidenced by by completion of competencies.
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and promote collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Must have computer skills to be able to enter and retrieve patient information.
• Performs and assists with therapeutic procedures.
• Observes and records pertinent information, consults with and reports significant reactions and changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate Registered nurse.
• Responsible for ensuring that the patient's pain is reported to a licensed nurse.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)required.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience with direct patient care is preferred.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 month (30 days) of the hire date or job transfer date.

What You Bring
As a Patient Care Assistant, you bring the ability to assist with activities of daily living. You have the knowledge to monitor vital signs, help transport patients, provide medical support and assist with environmental and safety duties. You have the ability to document and communicate with the care team and patients.