Assistant-Patient Care 3 West

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support patients under the supervision of licensed personnel. The role emphasizes compassionate bedside care and adherence to safety policies.

The ideal candidate will possess clear English communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a willingness to participate in ongoing education. This position focuses on direct patient support and contributing to a safe, efficient care environment.

Qualifications

• Skill to communicate clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.
• Write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties 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.

Skills

English communication

Education

Clear English communication

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.