Assistant-Patient Care PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The role emphasizes patient safety and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supporting procedures, communicating effectively with patients and team members, and participating in ongoing educational activities to meet care goals.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication in standard English.

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 established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear 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.

Specifications

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.