Patient Care Assistant: Direct Patient Support & Safety

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Southaven, MS seeks a caregiver to provide personal care assistance to patients under licensed personnel. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with procedures per policy, ensuring patient safety, and engaging in ongoing education.

Requirements emphasize clear English communication and basic computer literacy, with BLS certification due within 14 days of hire. This role supports a patient-focused team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and verbal.
• Computer literacy and basic tech skills.
• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Southaven, MS seeks a caregiver to provide personal care assistance to patients under licensed personnel. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with procedures per policy, ensuring patient safety, and engaging in ongoing education.

Requirements emphasize clear English communication and basic computer literacy, with BLS certification due within 14 days of hire. This role supports a patient-focused team in a hospital setting.