Assistant-Patient Care- Med/Surg 8T

BMH Desoto Hospital; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH Desoto Hospital is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. You will help with basic tasks and ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes clear communication in standard English, computer literacy, and readiness to obtain BLS within 14 days of hire. You will participate in ongoing educational activities and support the nursing team to meet daily goals and uphold hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written, oral, and verbal communication in standard English.
• Computer literacy.
• BLS within 14 days of hire.

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 English communication

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