Assistant-Patient Care TU

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct support under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, ensuring compassionate and safe care for our patients.

You will assist in procedures for the patient population, maintain patient safety, participate in ongoing educational activities, and complete assigned goals in alignment with hospital policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written, oral, and verbal communication in standard English.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists with 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 English communication

Computer literacy

Education

BLS certification

Job description

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.

Experience

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.