Patient Care Assistant

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff by delivering direct patient care and assisting with procedures in a safe, respectful manner.

The role emphasizes clear communication, basic computer literacy, and active participation in ongoing education to maintain high standards of patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication in standard English, written and spoken.
• Proficient computer literacy and basic data recording.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists with procedures for the patient population per policies.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

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.

Specifications

Education

Minimum Required

• 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

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.