Patient Care Assistant – Nursing Home

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Southaven, MS, seeks a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff by providing direct care and monitoring patient needs.

You will help with daily activities, ensure patient safety, participate in ongoing education, and complete assigned goals. BLS certification required within 14 days; prior nursing home experience preferred; strong communication and computer literacy essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing home experience or equivalent preferred.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in 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.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Southaven, MS, seeks a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff by providing direct care and monitoring patient needs.

You will help with daily activities, ensure patient safety, participate in ongoing education, and complete assigned goals. BLS certification required within 14 days; prior nursing home experience preferred; strong communication and computer literacy essential.