Patient Care Assistant — Hands-On Nursing Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Paragould, AR provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patient safety and participates in ongoing education while completing assigned goals.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed nursing personnel and assisting with procedures in line with policy. A focus on clear communication and computer literacy is required, with BLS certification due within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective English communication in written, oral and verbal format.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Computer literacy required to perform daily tasks.
• BLS certification due within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assist with procedures for the patient population per established policies and procedures.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Paragould, AR provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patient safety and participates in ongoing education while completing assigned goals.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed nursing personnel and assisting with procedures in line with policy. A focus on clear communication and computer literacy is required, with BLS certification due within 14 days of hire.