Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant role. You will provide personal care to patients under licensed personnel and perform duties as assigned to support comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, participating in ongoing education, and completing unit goals per established policies. BLS must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Clear written and spoken English; ability to document accurately.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire.

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

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant role. You will provide personal care to patients under licensed personnel and perform duties as assigned to support comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, participating in ongoing education, and completing unit goals per established policies. BLS must be obtained within 14 days of hire.