• Job Description

  Req#: 27053

  Location: Elkhart General Hospital
  Reports to: Director, Patient Care Services
  Job Type: Full-Time | Day

  Make a meaningful difference every day. Join a team where compassion meets purpose.

  At Beacon Health System, we’re united by a mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. As a Unit Support Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting our care teams and patients by performing a blend of clerical and basic clinical tasks that help create a safe, healing environment.

  What You’ll Do

  • Be the face of the unit: Greet visitors, answer calls, and maintain an organized, welcoming environment for patients and families.

  • Support patient care: Assist with basic care activities such as feeding, mobility support, vital signs, specimen collection, call light response, and one-on-one patient observation.

  • Keep the unit running smoothly: Order supplies, maintain inventory, and ensure the unit remains clean and orderly.

  • Document and communicate: Thoroughly document care provided and communicate promptly with nursing staff.

  • Contribute to a culture of care: Actively participate in team huddles, debriefs, and shared decision-making to support excellence in patient care and a healthy work environment.

  What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Must be at least 17 years of age

  • Previous patient care experience or Nurse Assistant certification preferred

  • BCLS (CPR) certification required within 3 months of hire

  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

  • Basic computer skills and comfort with electronic medical records

  • Genuine passion for helping others and being part of a compassionate team

  You’ll Thrive Here If You...

  • Want to be part of a caring team that values trust, respect, integrity, and compassion

  • Are flexible, dependable, and eager to support your team in both calm and critical moments

  • Take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe space for patients and staff

  • Embrace professional growth and continuous learning

  Why Beacon?

  • A collaborative, mission-driven culture rooted in our values

  • Opportunities for professional development and cross-training

  • Employee recognition, wellness programs, and support services

  • Comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan options

  Beacon’s Commitment – The Beacon Way

  We are committed to six core principles:
  Leverage Innovation Everywhere | Cultivate Human Talent | Embrace Performance Improvement | Build Greatness Through Accountability | Use Information to Advance | Communicate Clearly and Continuously

  Join us in making a difference — one patient, one family, one moment at a time.

  Apply now and help shape the future of compassionate care.

• About the company

  Doctors and hospitals in Indiana and Michigan, including South Bend, Granger, Mishawaka and Elkhart, services in ER, urgent care and family medicine

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