Patient Care Assistant - Direct Support & Safety

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide personal care and assist licensed nursing staff in daily patient activities. You will perform direct patient care duties, support procedures, and contribute to patient safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include following established policies, participating in ongoing educational activities, and completing assigned goals while maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication with the

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Computer literacy required.

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 communication

Record-keeping

English proficiency

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide personal care and assist licensed nursing staff in daily patient activities. You will perform direct patient care duties, support procedures, and contribute to patient safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include following established policies, participating in ongoing educational activities, and completing assigned goals while maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication with the