Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Kosciusko, MS is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and daily activities. This role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and documentation in accordance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, participating in ongoing education, and completing assigned goals. BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Kosciusko, MS is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and daily activities. This role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and documentation in accordance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, participating in ongoing education, and completing assigned goals. BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required, with training provided as needed.