Assistant-Certified Nursing - FT Nights - 6P-6A

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

Job summary

A regional health care provider located in Mississippi is seeking personal care assistants to provide direct patient care under the direction of licensed personnel. Ideal candidates must have CNA and BLS certifications and be skilled in clear communication and computer literacy. Responsibilities include assisting in patient procedures, ensuring safety, participating in education, and meeting assigned goals.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English.
• Proof of current certification in state of practice; CNA; BLS within 14 Days of Hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

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.

Education

• 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.