Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking assistants to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in documentation, and adherence to established procedures.

You will engage in ongoing educational activities and complete assigned goals to support patient well-being. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with procedures, and maintaining clear communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Clear communication in written, oral and verbal English.
• 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.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Accurate record-keeping

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

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.