Assistant-Patient Care- Med/Surg 8T

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated assistant to provide personal care to patients under supervision. The role supports licensed nursing staff and participates in ongoing education to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, following established procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Strong English communication and basic computer literacy are essential, with opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear English communication

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.