Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking staff to provide personal care to patients under supervision of licensed personnel. This role supports nursing staff, follows established policies, and contributes to patient safety and comfort. You will engage in ongoing education and help with assigned goals to ensure high-quality care.

The position emphasizes clear communication, reliable routine tasks, and teamwork within a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal English communication is required.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served according to policies.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Job description

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

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

• BLS within 14 days of hire.