Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed nurses by performing direct patient care tasks. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and ongoing learning within a hospital setting.

Applicants should demonstrate clear English communication, accuracy in documentation, and basic computer literacy. BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly in English.
• Able to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for patient population per established policies.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

English communication

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job 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

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

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.

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Computer literacy.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

BLS within 14 days of hire.