Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Collierville, TN, seeks a dedicated personal care assistant to support patients under licensed nursing staff. You will perform direct patient care duties, assist with procedures, and help maintain safety and comfort.

The role requires clear English communication and basic computer literacy, with BLS within 14 days of hire. Ongoing education and goal completion are part of the responsibilities, contributing to patient well-being and team performance.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly in English, written and verbal.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population per established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

English communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

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

Overview

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

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.