Unit Assistant - Pediatric Acute Care - 24hrs - Nights

Admin Support (Non-Clinical)

Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

Department: Pediatric Acute Care

Schedule: 24hrs per week, 12hr Night Shift 7:00pm-7:30am

Responsibilities:

• Position includes some direct patient care for pediatric patients, in addition to clerical work and tasks to keep unit organized and stocked.
• Greets patients, visitors, and new admissions. Answers general inquiries and schedules patients for appointments. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Performs general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Creates various reports and documents as assigned. Helps patients/residents with basic technology and social media.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
• Performs unit safety checks. Assists with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate.
• May assist with meals, pass and collect trays, pass out activities, and transport patients/residents through facility. May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.
• May maintain staff schedules and timekeeping as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• Preferred PCT or Nursing Assistant experience.
• Experience with administrative skills in a hospital setting preferred.