Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, AR invites applications for a patient care assistant role. You will provide personal care to patients under licensed personnel guidance and support daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

This position emphasizes clear communication, adherence to policies, ongoing education, and teamwork with the nursing staff to meet patient needs and quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal English communication.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to record information accurately.

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.

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.