Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Collierville in Tennessee is seeking an assistant to provide personal care to patients under licensed personnel. The role supports daily patient care, safety, and adherence to facility policies.

The position emphasizes clear communication, documentation, and participation in ongoing training to maintain high standards of care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists with procedures for the patient population in accordance with policies.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired