Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Paragould, AR provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patient safety and participates in ongoing education while completing assigned goals.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed nursing personnel and assisting with procedures in line with policy. A focus on clear communication and computer literacy is required, with BLS certification due within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective English communication in written, oral and verbal format.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Computer literacy required to perform daily tasks.
• BLS certification due within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assist with procedures for the patient population per established policies and procedures.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

BLS certification

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.