Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel. This role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and collaborative care in a hospital or clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will engage in ongoing education, complete assigned goals, and remain committed to high-quality patient care. BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required, along with basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective English communication in writing and speaking.
• Proficient with computer basics and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists with procedures for the patient population per policies.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

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.