Patient Care Assistant

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking individuals for a role providing personal care assistance to patients under licensed personnel's direction. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, and participating in educational activities.

The ideal candidate should possess clear communication skills and computer literacy. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire. This position is critical for providing quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in written and oral formats.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in performing procedures consistent with established policies.
• Prioritizes patient safety.
• Participates in educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Education

• 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.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• BLS within 14 days of hire.