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About the Department Join the team at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, a cornerstone of the Downriver community since 1926. Our hospital blends small-town connection with the resources of a large health system, offering a unique care environment. Located on the Detroit River, our team enjoys easy access to riverfront parks, marinas, and waterfront dining, all just minutes from work.
Be part of a historic institution that values community, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Role Overview As a Patient Care Assistant (POA), you will provide essential service support in the Pre/Post-operative areas, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and efficient operations. You'll assist the healthcare team with patient care duties, transport, and equipment preparation, playing a vital role in delivering seamless surgical services.
Why Henry Ford Health At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
Assist with patient transport, preparation, pre/post-operative areas. Respond to emergent situations according to established protocols. Provide building services support and ensure patient areas are clean and prepared.
Participate in ongoing education to enhance skills and knowledge. hat We Offer At Henry Ford Health, you'll grow your career alongside a collaborative team committed to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join Our Team Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare. Qualifications Required Qualifications High school diploma or G. E.
D. equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care environment, or related departments. Current BLS-A Certification or ability to become certified within one month of start date.
Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification. Additional Information Afternoon Shift - Full Time
11:00am - 7:30pm Company Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
About the role
As a Patient Care Assistant (POA), you will provide essential service support in the Pre/Post-operative areas, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and efficient operations. You'll assist the healthcare team with patient care duties, transport, and equipment preparation, playing a vital role in delivering seamless surgical services.