Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, MS is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate support under the direction of licensed nursing staff. The role focuses on direct patient care, safety, and collaborative clinical support within a hospital setting.

You will perform direct patient care tasks, assist with procedures, assist in maintaining patient safety, participate in ongoing education, and complete assigned goals while keeping accurate records and communicating effectively

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Legible writing and accurate record-keeping.
• Computer literacy required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in 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

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.