Assistant-Patient Care- Med/Surg 8T

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care and support to patients under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.

The role emphasizes direct patient care tasks, adherence to established policies, and ongoing education to promote patient safety and quality care. You will participate in completing assigned goals and maintaining accurate documentation as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication in English (written, oral, and verbal).
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• BLS certification 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 line with policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Written English

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.