Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff in Oxford, MS. The role focuses on direct patient care, safety, and adherence to policies to ensure quality care.

The position emphasizes effective communication, basic computer literacy, and a commitment to ongoing learning, with responsibilities including participating in educational activities and completing assigned goals in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Computer literacy.

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

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired