Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, MS is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care under licensed personnel, following established policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and participation in ongoing education; responsibilities include assisting with procedures, documenting care, and completing assigned goals.

Qualifications

• Clear communication in written and spoken English to achieve high productivity and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately as required for job duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Record keeping

Education

English-language communication

Tools

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.