Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide personal care and assist licensed nursing staff in daily patient activities. You will perform direct patient care duties, support procedures, and contribute to patient safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include following established policies, participating in ongoing educational activities, and completing assigned goals while maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication with the

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Computer literacy required.

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

Record-keeping

English proficiency

Tools

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.