Patient Care Assistant (ICU)

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee is looking for a dedicated individual to provide personal care assistance to patients. The role involves performing direct patient care duties under the supervision of licensed personnel and ensuring patient safety through effective communication and completion of assigned goals.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate computer literacy and the ability to communicate clearly in standard English. This position is critical to maintaining high productivity and efficiency in patient care.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in standard English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to assist in patient safety and perform direct care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Assist licensed personnel in procedures.
• Complete assigned goals and participate in educational activities.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Skill in standard English communication

Job description

Overview

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required: (none listed)

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Education

Minimum Required: 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.

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Training

Minimum Required: (none listed)

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)

Licensure

Minimum Required: BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired: (none listed)