Assistant-Patient Care TU

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is looking for individuals to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. This role involves performing direct patient care duties and ensuring patient safety in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills, be computer literate, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education. This position requires BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in standard English.
• Ability to write legibly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties under licensed personnel.
• Assist in procedures for patient population.
• Provide for patient safety.
• Participate in educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Computer literacy

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

Experience

Minimum Required: (none listed)

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

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.

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Training

Minimum Required: (none listed)

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Licensure

Minimum Required: BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)