Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking individuals to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting in procedures, ensuring patient safety, and participating in educational activities. Candidates must have strong communication skills and computer literacy. Certifications are required within a specified time frame.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in English.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties under nursing personnel.
• Assist in patient procedures consistent with policies.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication skills

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

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired