Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to provide personal care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. You will perform direct patient care duties, support procedures, and help maintain patient safety in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements include basic computer literacy and clear communication in English. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in standard English (written, oral and verbal).
• BLS certification required 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 accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

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.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.