Patient Support Assistant
Fort Healthcare, Fort Atkinson, WI, United States
Patient Support Assistant
Job Category: Nursing Support Requisition Number: PATIE001965
Posted: April 22, 2026
Part-Time
On-site
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA
Job Details
Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference? Fort HealthCare is seeking Patient Support Assistants to assist on our patient care units. These non-licensed team members will assist with:
Acting as one-on-one companions for patients needing continuous observation
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make. Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community. Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered. Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The Patient Support Assistant provides supportive services to assist patient care units.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Provide constant supervision, maintains visual contact, and ensures safety of the patient who is at high risk for harm. This includes an awareness of patient activity at all times, including when patient is in the room, hallway, bathroom, or off the unit, and when family/visitors are present.
Provides companionship and ensures a safe environment to the patient who is at high risk for falls, exhibits signs of confusion, and/or is cognitively delayed
Assists with feeding and meals, as directed by clinical staff
Notifies clinical staff of unsafe or concerning behaviors or language
Assist clinical staff with other responsibilities as assigned by nursing staff/leadership
Requirements for this position include:
High School Diploma or GED required
Healthcare experience preferred
Experience working with patients living with dementia required
Able to read, speak, write and understand English. Demonstrates safety awareness, good judgment and the ability to learn. Able to retain training concepts with supervision. Adaptable to change and effective use/management of time. Able to relate well with others.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Nursing Support Requisition Number: PATIE001965
Posted: April 22, 2026
Part-Time
On-site
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA
Job Details
Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference? Fort HealthCare is seeking Patient Support Assistants to assist on our patient care units. These non-licensed team members will assist with:
Acting as one-on-one companions for patients needing continuous observation
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make. Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community. Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered. Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The Patient Support Assistant provides supportive services to assist patient care units.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Provide constant supervision, maintains visual contact, and ensures safety of the patient who is at high risk for harm. This includes an awareness of patient activity at all times, including when patient is in the room, hallway, bathroom, or off the unit, and when family/visitors are present.
Provides companionship and ensures a safe environment to the patient who is at high risk for falls, exhibits signs of confusion, and/or is cognitively delayed
Assists with feeding and meals, as directed by clinical staff
Notifies clinical staff of unsafe or concerning behaviors or language
Assist clinical staff with other responsibilities as assigned by nursing staff/leadership
Requirements for this position include:
High School Diploma or GED required
Healthcare experience preferred
Experience working with patients living with dementia required
Able to read, speak, write and understand English. Demonstrates safety awareness, good judgment and the ability to learn. Able to retain training concepts with supervision. Adaptable to change and effective use/management of time. Able to relate well with others.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.