Patient Care Assistant (ICU)

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is hiring for a position to provide personal care assistance to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel. This role includes performing direct patient care duties, assisting with procedures, and participating in ongoing educational activities.

Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English and possess basic computer literacy. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Assist in procedures for patient population.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Participate in educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

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.

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.