Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide patient care under the direction of licensed personnel. The role includes assisting with procedures and ensuring safety in daily patient interactions.

The position involves ongoing educational activities, collaboration with nursing staff, and completing assigned goals to support quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Clear, effective written and verbal English communication.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and recordkeeping.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served in line with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures patient safety at all times.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities to improve care.
• Completes assigned goals as part of the care team.

Skills

Clear English 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.