Universal Services Assistant

bronsonhg; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital is seeking a Universal Services Assistant to support unit cleaning, stocking, equipment care, and data entry. The role involves responding to patient call lights and assisting with patient transport under supervision of the Department Manager.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; 1–3 months of related experience is preferred and a Michigan driver’s license may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning all units of the hospital and maintaining a clean environment.
• Dusting and cleaning patient rooms and restrooms; restocking supplies.
• Transports patients and assists with movements as directed by nursing staff.
• Answers pages and patient call lights; communicates needs to the registered nurse.
• Inputs data into department computers and coordinates with staff.

Skills

Math skills

Reading and writing

Communication skills

BLS certification

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.

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 Assistant

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilizes department computerized systems to input appropriate data
• Answer unit phone utilizing Bronson telephone standards
• Assist greeter and unit clerk as needed

Schedule & Compensation

Shift Variable
Time Type Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Cost Center 6800 OB Labor/Delivery Unit (BMH)