Universal Services Assistant

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Universal Services Assistant to support our care teams by cleaning patient rooms, stocking supply areas, and delivering equipment. You will enter data into department systems, respond to patient call lights, and assist with transporting patients and basic care tasks as assigned.

A high school diploma is required and some related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital units and patient rooms to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
• Stock unit work areas and restock supplies and equipment as needed.
• Care and delivery of equipment and input data into department computers.
• Respond to patient call lights and assist with patient transport as directed.

Skills

English communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Universal Services AssistantApplylocations: Bronson Methodist Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JOB50464CURRENT 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**Universal Services AssistantThe Universal Services Assistant (USA) is under the supervision of the Department Manager. Duties may include (depending on department assigned) cleaning of entire hospital patient rooms, both occupied and unoccupied; stocking of the unit work areas; care and delivery of equipment; entering data into the computer, responding to patient call lights, transporting of appropriate patients, and assisting with some pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient care activities. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 1-3 months related experience and/or training preferred.****(BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required****\* Ability to successfully complete the organizations' competency requirements for math, English, writing, spelling and reading comprehension. \* BLS certification preferred • Ability to perform basic math skills • Ability to perform reading, writing, spelling, English, and communication skills at the 9th grade level • Able to input and read data utilizing department computers • Ability to perform duties within cluster units, as assigned • Must be able to communicate factual information effectively both orally and through writing with and all members of the healthcare team. • Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities. 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 considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. Duties are dependent on assigned department: • Cleaning all units of the hospital (For BBC & BLH ONLY - may do laundry) • Dusts and cleans patients' rooms and restrooms. Maintains a clean and orderly environment for patients, staff, families and visitors • Changes bed linens, runs errands, and directs visitors. • Supports the functioning of the unit by restocking work areas, including retrieving and delivering supplies and equipment. • Records food and fluid intake and output, as directed. • Answers pages to assist nursing staff • Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs. Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant. • Care and maintenance of tile and carpeted floors. • Monthly cleaning, which may include high dusting, baseboards, spot cleaning of walls. • May serve and collect food trays and feeds patients requiring help. • Transports patients and may assist patients to walk as directed by the registered nurse. • May assist in turning and repositioning bedfast patients, to prevent bedsores. • Compiles chart packets in accordance with established procedures. • Coordinates cleaning activities with the registered nurse and patient care assistant. • Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings and stays current with pertinent information by regularly reading unit/department message books. • May serve and collect food trays and feeds patients requiring help. • Supports the functioning of the unit by restocking work areas, including retrieving and delivering supplies and equipment. • Utilizes department computerized systems to input appropriate data • Answer unit phone utilizing Bronson telephone standards • Assist greeter and unit clerk as needed## ## **Shift**Variable## ## **Time Type**Full time## ## **Scheduled Weekly Hours**40## ## ## **Cost Center**6800 OB Labor/Delivery Unit (BMH)