Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN, seeks a patient care assistant to work under licensed staff, delivering essential personal care to patients and supporting clinical teams. The role emphasizes clear communication, patient safety, and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with procedures, and contributing to goals while following hospital policies. Ideal candidates will show computer literacy, strong English communication, and BLS certification

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Computer literacy.

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.

Skills

Clear communication in English

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.

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.