Assistant-Patient Care- Med/Surg 7T

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks a patient care aide to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role emphasizes direct patient support and adherence to facility policies.

You will assist with procedures, help ensure patient safety, and engage in ongoing educational activities to maintain quality care. Will complete assigned goals and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly in standard English (written and spoken).
• Good legibility and accurate record-keeping.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served according to established policies.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Computer literacy

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.