CNA/PCT: Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role focuses on delivering compassionate care, monitoring patients, and supporting daily activities to preserve patient dignity and rights.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of recent experience, and CNA/BLS certification with timely completion.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience
• CNA program or related licensure within scope
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under RN direction including vital signs, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices.
• Executes basic patient care services under RN guidance including height/weight, intake/output, equipment retrieval and stocking rooms.
• Maintains a clean, clutter-free, quiet patient environment and assists with discharge processes.
• Supports patient/family communication, answers call lights, orients patients to rooms, assists with discharge appointments.
• Promotes safety during patient mobility and safety rounds.
• Promotes comfort by providing water, pillows, blankets, and meal assistance.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with transports for monitored or intubated patients.

Education

CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role focuses on delivering compassionate care, monitoring patients, and supporting daily activities to preserve patient dignity and rights.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of recent experience, and CNA/BLS certification with timely completion.