Patient Care Assistant - ED

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a dedicated individual to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Responsibilities include performing direct patient care duties and ensuring patient safety while participating in educational activities.

Effective communication skills and the ability to write accurately are essential. No prior experience is specified, making this a great entry-level opportunity. Candidates must be computer literate and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Experience

None specified.

Education & Training

• 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.