Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Yazoo City, MS is seeking a bedside assistant to provide personal care to patients under licensed nursing supervision. This role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to policies, and contributing to ongoing education.

Responsibilities include direct patient care duties, assisting with procedures, maintaining clear communication, and documenting care activities; a focus on accuracy and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in standard English, in written, oral and verbal format.
• Computer literacy and ability to record information accurately.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for patient population in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Education

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Yazoo City, MS is seeking a bedside assistant to provide personal care to patients under licensed nursing supervision. This role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to policies, and contributing to ongoing education.

Responsibilities include direct patient care duties, assisting with procedures, maintaining clear communication, and documenting care activities; a focus on accuracy and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.