Assistant-Patient Care SBU

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS, seeks a Personal Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under the guidance of licensed nursing staff and to support patients with daily needs in a hospital setting.

The role requires clear English communication, computer literacy, and compliance with established policies to ensure patient safety; BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire, with ongoing participation in educational activities.

Qualifications

• Clear communication in English (written, oral) to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Computer literacy and ability to use standard software for note-taking and documentation.

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

Clear communication

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

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

Overview

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.

Education

• 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

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• BLS within 14 days of hire.