Assistant-Patient Care SBU

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal care and assist licensed nursing staff. You will perform direct patient care duties under supervision, focusing on patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, participating in educational activities, completing goals, and maintaining clear communication in standard English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in standard English.
• Basic computer literacy is required to document care and tasks.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served per established policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety and participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Clear English communication

BLS within 14 days of hire

Job description

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.

Specifications

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

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.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.