Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in New Albany, MS, is seeking a Patient Care Aide to provide personal care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.

You will perform direct patient care duties, assist with procedures, ensure patient safety, participate in ongoing educational activities, and complete assigned goals. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate care within a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal English communication.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in 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 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

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

• CPR