Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Paragould, AR seeks an individual to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. The role involves direct patient care tasks, safety focus, and participation in ongoing education.

Strong English communication and basic computer literacy are required, with BLS certification expected within 14 days of hire. The position emphasizes teamwork with nursing staff and adherence to hospital policies, contributing to

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Computer literacy essential for daily documentation and basic digital tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population in line with policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

BLS Certification

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.