Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff in delivering quality care to patients in our facility. The role involves direct patient care tasks, ensuring safety, and participating in ongoing educational activities to maintain high standards of care.

You will work with a team of healthcare professionals to support patient needs and document care activities as required.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal English communication.
• Basic computer literacy for记录, scheduling and documentation.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists with procedures for patients in line with policies.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

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.