PCA Surgical Vascular KAL in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Day shiftPatient CareAssistantinourSurgical Vascular KALDepartmentinKalamazoo,MI.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System,you’renot just part of ateam,you’repart of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, yourexpertisesupports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Shift Differentials

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Local and National Discounts

• Beacon Academy Educational Courses

• Gym Membership Discount

About BeaconKalamazoo
Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratorytherapyand rehabilitation therapy services.

WhatYou’llDo

As aPatient CareAssistant,under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures,youmay be assigned a variety of duties designed toassistwith the direct care of the patient. This may include assisting patients with activities of daily living and supporting nurses in completing orders andlocatingshared equipment within the hospital.You will providetimelyand efficient completion of these tasks.Interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively and relate politely to patients,visitorsand fellow staff members.

Patient CareAssistant Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to successfully complete orientation/training programs for the position asevidencedby completion of competencies.

• Must be able to work effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and promote collaboration and a positive work environment.

• Must have computer skills to be able to enter and retrieve patient information.

• Performs andassistswiththerapeutic andprocedures.

• Observes and records pertinent information, consultswithand reports significant reactions and changes in patient condition to theappropriate RegisteredNurse.

• Responsible for ensuring that the patient's pain is reported toLicensedNurse.

• The above is intended to describe the generalcontent ofand requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,responsibilitiesor requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)required.

• A minimum of six (6)monthsexperience with direct patient care is preferred.

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

What You Bring

As aPatient CareAssistant,you bringthe ability toassistwithactivities of daily living.You have the knowledge tomonitorvital signs, help transport patients, provide medical supporttasksandassistwith environmental and safety duties.Youhave the ability todocument and communicate with the care team and patients.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence becauseit’sbuilt on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values ofTrust, Respect, Integrity, and compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feelheard,employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement,leverageinnovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.