Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide patient care under licensed staff. The role involves direct patient care, following established procedures, and supporting the care team.

It emphasizes patient safety, ongoing educational activities, and completion of assigned goals to help deliver high-quality care to patients.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.
• BLS within 14 days of hire.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Clear English communication

BLS within 14 days of hire

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.