Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a dedicated individual to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. You will assist with procedures, ensure patient safety, and participate in ongoing education to meet care standards.

The role requires clear English communication and basic computer literacy, with BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position is on-site at our Memphis facility.

Qualifications

• Clear English communication in written, oral and verbal formats.
• Computer literacy required.
• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assist with procedures for the patient population per established policies and procedures.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

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

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.