Assistant-Patient Care- Float Pool Unit

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Southaven, Mississippi, is seeking a role that provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. You will perform direct patient care duties, assist in procedures, and ensure patient safety.

The position requires effective communication skills and is ideal for individuals looking to make a difference in patient care. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

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.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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.