Assistant-Certified Nursing

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Calhoun City, Mississippi, is hiring for a personal care assistant to support patients under the direction of licensed personnel. The role involves performing direct patient care duties, ensuring patient safety, participating in ongoing education, and completing assigned goals. Required qualifications include current CNA certification and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position demands strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assist in procedures for the patient population served.
• Provide for patient safety.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• Proof of current certification in state of practice; CNA; BLS within 14 Days of Hire.