Patient Care Assistant (Med Surg)

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and daily tasks.

You will communicate clearly in English, maintain accurate records, and participate in ongoing education to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Clear English communication in writing, speaking and listening.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

English communication skills

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

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.