Universal Services Assistant

Bronson Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Universal Services Assistant to perform cleaning, stocking, equipment transport, data entry and patient support under the supervision of the Department Manager.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and includes responsibilities such as answering call lights, assisting with patient transfers, and maintaining unit cleanliness. Training and competency in math, English, writing, and reading are emphasized, with BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Math, English, writing, spelling and reading comprehension competency required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Reading, writing and communication skills at a 9th grade level.
• Able to input and read data using department computers.
• Must communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Able to negotiate task priorities.

Responsibilities

• Clean all units of the hospital and patient rooms, maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Input and read data using department computers and Bronson systems.
• Transport patients and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Answer pages and respond to call lights for patient needs.
• Restock work areas and assist with feeding patients as needed.
• Coordinate cleaning with nursing staff and other team members.
• Maintain floors and assist with movement of patients under nurse direction.

Skills

Math

English

Writing

Reading comprehension

BLS certification

Communication

Task prioritization

Data entry

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Universal Services Assistant

The 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)