Patient Care Assistant- Med Surg 6T

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Southaven, MS is seeking staff to provide personal care assistance to patients under licensed personnel. You will perform direct patient care duties, assist with procedures, and contribute to patient safety while participating in ongoing education and meeting assigned goals.

This role emphasizes clear communication, basic computer literacy, and adherence to established policies and procedures, with a BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective English communication in writing and speech.
• Proficient computer literacy.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Written English

Verbal English

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

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.