Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Covington, TN, is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care assistance to patients under licensed personnel direction. The role involves performing direct patient care tasks and supporting procedures in line with hospital policies.

The position emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and meeting assigned goals while maintaining clear communication with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in standard English, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with computer literacy and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Job description

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.