Assistant-Patient Care- Med/Surg 7T

BMH Desoto Hospital; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH Desoto Hospital offers a role for a patient care assistant to provide personal care under the supervision of licensed personnel. You will support direct patient care and assist with procedures while adhering to hospital policies. The position emphasizes safety and quality care within a team-based clinical setting.

The role requires clear English communication, basic computer literacy, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal English communication is required.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately as part of job duties.
• Computer literacy is required.

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.

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Education

Clear English communication requirement

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.

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired