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20 Bronson Methodist Hospital
Universal Services Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$36,084 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
CURRENT 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 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.
- 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) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth.