Assistant-Patient Care Weekender Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Arkansas seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support licensed nurses. You will provide personal care and assist with procedures as directed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

This role requires clear English communication, basic computer literacy, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Training and ongoing education are provided as part of the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Experience with basic documentation and patient care records is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

English proficiency

Recordkeeping

Computer literacy

Education

BLS within 14 days of hire

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

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired