Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a patient care assistant to provide personal care under the direction of licensed personnel. You will perform direct patient care duties and assist with procedures while ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies.

Ongoing education is expected and progress toward goals is tracked. The role emphasizes clear communication, accuracy in documentation, and computer literacy to support patient care workflows.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Computer literacy required.

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

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a patient care assistant to provide personal care under the direction of licensed personnel. You will perform direct patient care duties and assist with procedures while ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies.

Ongoing education is expected and progress toward goals is tracked. The role emphasizes clear communication, accuracy in documentation, and computer literacy to support patient care workflows.