Assistant-Patient Care TU

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is hiring for a role providing personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. The position involves performing direct patient care duties and supporting licensed staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The candidate will participate in ongoing educational activities and complete assigned goals while maintaining clear communication in written and verbal English.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication in standard English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.