Unit Assistant - Pediatric Unit - Part Time, Days

Beacon Health Options; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive PTO

Shift Differentials

Tuition and Certification Reimb.

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Job summary

Beacon Health System's Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN is hiring a Part Time Unit Assistant for our Pediatric Unit. You will provide clerical support, assist nurses, greet visitors, and help ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to obtain CPR within 3 months of hire, and strong communication and teamwork to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• CPR/BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors, patients, physicians, and staff in a professional, courteous, welcoming manner.
• Answers telephones promptly, relays messages accurately, and communicates information timely and respectfully.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts for admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
• Transcribes and enters physician orders and clinical data into the computer system.
• Provides basic patient care tasks as directed within scope and RN supervision.
• Supports unit operations by transporting patients, stocking supplies, and keeping areas clean and safe.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and room setup and orientation for patients.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unit Assistant - Pediatric Unit - Part Time, Days

• Department PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Schedule Part-time - Day - 12 hour shifts 7-7pm with rotating weekends & holidays

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time day shift Unit Assistant position for our Pediatric Unit at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, every role contributes to a healthier, stronger community. Whether you’re supporting care behind the scenes or leading essential services, your work helps advance our mission: to deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• 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

About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment witha personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System,we’rededicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

About the New Tower

The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care,compassionand community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower isa state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.

WhatYou’llDo

You’ll report to the Director of Patient Care Services and support the unit by welcoming guests, answering telephones, relaying information, and performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide designated patient care services, with specific responsibilities determined by your assigned patient care unit. Your role will adapt to unit needs and may include a range of supportive tasks that contribute to efficient operations, effective communication, and high-quality patient care.

Unit Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Greets visitors, patients, physicians, and staff in a professional, courteous, and welcoming manner.
• Answers telephones promptly, relays messages accurately, and communicates information in a timely and respectful way.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts for admissions, transfers, discharges, and surgical procedures.
• Transcribes and enters physician orders, clinical data, charges, and patient status updates accurately into the computer system.
• Monitors printers and fax machines for medical record information and ensures appropriate follow-up and distribution.
• Assists with patient admissions and discharges, including room setup, patient orientation, and collection of basic patient information.
• Provides basic patient care such as bathing, oral hygiene, bed-making, room organization, and ongoing comfort measures.
• Assists patients with mobility needs including turning, positioning, transferring, ambulating, and range-of-motion exercises using proper techniques.
• Supports nutritional needs by preparing patients for meals, feeding or assisting with feeding, and managing meal trays.
• Takes and records vital signs, weights, intake and output, and responds promptly to patient call lights.
• Performs skin care, wound care, and patient care treatments and procedures as directed by a Registered Nurse, documenting observations appropriately.
• Assists with and performs clinical procedures such as catheter care, glucose monitoring, specimen collection, suctioning, and monitoring devices under RN direction.
• Implements infection prevention and isolation precautions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Observes, reports, and follows up on patient condition changes, concerns, complaints, or unusual behaviors to the nursing team.
• Supports unit operations by transporting patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, and ensuring patient care and work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.

What You Bring

You bring a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and a welcoming presence for patients, families, and visitors. You offer excellent communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to manage phones, documentation, and clerical tasks accurately and efficiently. You bring attention to detail and reliability in preparing and maintaining patient records, entering orders and data, and supporting smooth unit operations. You demonstrate flexibility and teamwork by assisting with admissions, discharges, and a wide range of patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You bring the physical ability, technical skills, and sound judgment needed to support patient mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and monitoring. You uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and infection prevention standards while responding promptly to patient needs, reporting changes in condition, and contributing to a clean, safe, and well-organized care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) within 3 months of hire and maintain certification.

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