Assistant-Patient Care Weekender Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate, facility-guided support to patients under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes safety, accurate communication, and strict adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include direct patient care tasks, assisting with procedures, and participating in ongoing education to support patient wellbeing and care quality.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Computer literacy.

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.