Compassionate Patient Care Associate, Med Surg

Baptist Health; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff with basic patient care, monitoring and hygiene. The role collaborates with the unit and hospital teams to ensure patient and guest needs are met—physically, spiritually, and educationally.

Responsibilities include assisting in care delivery, following instructions, and using Epic for charting and task monitoring. The position emphasizes teamwork within a comprehensive health system serving Arkansas and eastern

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
• Basic addition and subtraction skills.
• Verbal skills to effectively relate to patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to utilize Epic to chart and monitor tasks to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care, monitoring and hygiene.
• Work as part of the nursing team to ensure needs are met for patients and guests.
• Support on unit and hospital-wide care to address physical, spiritual or educational needs.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Epic charting

Math basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

12 college credits to promote

Job description

Baptist Health in Arkansas seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff with basic patient care, monitoring and hygiene. The role collaborates with the unit and hospital teams to ensure patient and guest needs are met—physically, spiritually, and educationally.

Responsibilities include assisting in care delivery, following instructions, and using Epic for charting and task monitoring. The position emphasizes teamwork within a comprehensive health system serving Arkansas and eastern