Assistant-Patient Care 2E

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS seeks a dedicated healthcare aide to provide personal care and support under licensed staff supervision. You will assist with patient care tasks, follow established procedures, and help ensure patient safety while engaging in ongoing learning opportunities for professional growth.

The role emphasizes clear communication, accurate record-keeping, and reliable computer use to support daily operations and patient care duties.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and effectively in English (written and spoken).
• Must be able to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Basic 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 served in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear written and verbal English comms

Computer literacy

Education

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

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.