Patient Care Assistant - ED

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

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a dedicated professional in Memphis, TN, to provide personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. This role includes performing direct patient care duties, ensuring patient safety, and participating in educational activities.

The ideal candidate will excel in communication, demonstrate computer literacy, and possess strong organizational skills to manage patient information effectively.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Effective 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.