Patient Care Assistant, Part-Time

Bronson Healthcare

. Provide technical patient care to an assigned patient population under the supervision of a Registered Nurse .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timePaw Paw • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates technical patient care skills, including vital sign monitoring, patient assistance, and effective communication with nursing staff. Proficient in documentation within EMR systems and adherence to safety and hygiene standards in a healthcare environment.

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CNA LicenseBLS CertificationPatient Care SkillsEMR DocumentationBasic Medical Terminology

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringPatient Data CollectionActivities of Daily Living AssistanceBasic MathematicsPatient Safety Maintenance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemsPersonal Computer

Certifications & Qualifications

CNA LicenseBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareSwing Bed FacilityNursing GuidelinesPatient ComfortBronson's Standards of Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical patient care to an assigned patient population under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Gather patient data and obtain vital information, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output, and calorie counts
Assist patients with activities of daily living, feeding, ambulation, transport, repositioning, surgery and procedure preparation, and discharge
Answer call lights, phones, and intercom systems and provide information, directions, and assistance
Communicate patient status, interventions, collected data, and pertinent input to the RN
Document findings accurately and concisely in the EMR
Participate in patient admissions and provide delegated technical care according to unit standards, protocols, procedures, and nursing guidelines
Maintain patient and employee safety, controlled access, hygiene, a clean environment, and patient comfort
Stock patient rooms and supplies, move equipment, manage incoming tubes, and deliver medications or other items to the RN or medication room
Support department performance improvement, unit goals, staff meetings, and Bronson’s Standards of Excellence
Complete annual swing-bed training and understand related documentation and care requirements
Employees approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility may cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital based on patient acuity and staffing needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Previous experience and CNA license preferred
Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period and maintain BLS certification
For BCOM Only: Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide Exam within 4 months of hire
Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred
Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks
Ability to operate and attend to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time
Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule of 24 scheduled weekly hours
12-hour day shift (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.)
Career opportunities with Team Bronson
Staff meetings and opportunities for growth and development
Patient safety and comfort-focused work environment