Assistant-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide personal care to patients under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. You will perform direct patient care duties and assist with procedures in line with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes patient safety and active participation in ongoing educational activities. Candidates should communicate clearly in English, be computer literate, and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English in written, oral and verbal formats.
• Legible writing and accurate record-keeping as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

English literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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

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.