Assistant-Patient Care Weekender Days - ICU Stepdown (PCU) (6A-6P) BMH GTR

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking an Assistant-Patient Care for the ICU Stepdown unit in Columbus, MS. In this role, you will provide essential personal care to patients, support nurses, and ensure a safe environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and computer literacy, ensuring efficient patient care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Assists in procedures and ensures patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

Assistant-Patient Care

Job Code: 22027

FLSA Status

Job Family: NURSING

Job Description Title: Assistant-Patient Care

Job Summary

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

Job 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

Description

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Education

Description

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

Training

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description

Minimum Required: Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description

Minimum Required: BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination: Yes

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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