The posting
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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
Battle Creek- 300 North Ave - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Title
Acute Care Assistant - Variable Hours and Shifts, Bronson Battle Creek
Why This Role
If you enjoy helping others, staying organized, and being at the center of a fast-paced healthcare environment, this role offers the opportunity to make an impact every day.
As an Acute Care Assistant at Bronson Battle Creek, you'll play a vital role in supporting both patients and the healthcare team. Combining hands-on patient care with administrative and clerical responsibilities, you'll help ensure patients receive compassionate care while supporting the smooth operation of the unit.
From assisting patients with daily activities to coordinating information, managing documentation, and supporting clinical workflows, you'll be an important part of the team that helps deliver exceptional patient care.
Why Now
Healthcare is built on teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
As an Acute Care Assistant, you'll gain valuable experience working alongside nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals while developing skills that can support a variety of healthcare career paths.
Every shift brings something different. You'll have the opportunity to care for patients, support your teammates, solve problems, and help create a positive experience for patients and families during their hospital stay.
What's In It for You
- Meaningful patient interaction and hands-on care experience
- Opportunity to work closely with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams
- A unique role that combines patient care and administrative support
- Exposure to a variety of patient populations and medical conditions
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance and continuing education support
- Sign-On Bonus available for eligible Full-Time and Part-Time Night Shift positions
- Day-one medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
- Paid time off, holidays, and short-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Employee wellness resources and discounts
- Experience with electronic medical records and hospital operations
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, mobility, and comfort needs
- Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other assigned patient information
- Monitor patient status and communicate observations and concerns to the nursing team
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient transportation
- Support patients and families by providing compassionate care and excellent customer service
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
- Process patient charts, documentation, admissions, transfers, and discharge information
- Enter orders and support electronic medical record workflows as assigned
- Coordinate communication between departments, providers, and care team members
- Order, stock, and maintain supplies and equipment
- Support unit operations and assist with department workflow needs
What to Expect
This is a dynamic role that balances direct patient care with administrative and unit support responsibilities.
You'll spend part of your day interacting with patients and families, helping meet their care needs and ensuring their comfort. You'll also support the clinical team through documentation, communication, coordination, and other operational responsibilities that help keep the unit running efficiently.
If you enjoy variety, teamwork, organization, and making a difference behind the scenes as well as at the bedside, you'll find this role both rewarding and impactful.
Employment Options
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- PRN
Orientation Requirement
Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members must be able to commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6–8 weeks of employment.
Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) each week and includes patient care training, electronic medical record education, competency validation, and unit-specific onboarding.
Who You Are
- Compassionate and service-oriented
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- A strong communicator who works well with patients, families, and team members
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
- Reliable, professional, and team-focused
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively
What Is Required (Education)
- High School Diploma or GED required
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous healthcare experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Basic medical terminology knowledge
- Previous experience with electronic medical records
- Experience providing customer service in a healthcare or service-focused environment
Additional Requirements
- BLS certification required by the end of orientation and must be maintained throughout employment
- Basic EKG certification with a score of 80% or greater to support Monitor Technician responsibilities as needed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math and computer proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and changing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain professionalism while working with patients and families experiencing stress, fear, or anxiety
- Ability to safely assist with patient mobility, transfers, lifting, and positioning
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and supporting patient movement activities
- Successful completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within the orientation period
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service standards
Join Our Team
At Bronson Battle Creek, Acute Care Assistants are essential members of the healthcare team. Through compassionate patient care, attention to detail, and strong teamwork, they help create positive experiences for patients, families, and colleagues every day.
If you're looking for a role that combines direct patient interaction, teamwork, organization, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Cost Center
1500 Nursing Administration (BBC)
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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. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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