Patient Care Assistant (Med Surg)

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis is seeking a patient care assistant to provide personal care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel, contributing to patient safety and comfort.

This role emphasizes clear communication, computer literacy, ongoing education, and completion of assigned goals, with BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written, oral, and verbal English communication.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population per policies.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear English communication

Education

English communication (minimum)

Tools

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired