Patient Care Assistant - PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a personal care assistant to provide patient care under licensed personnel's direction. Responsibilities include direct patient care, ensuring safety, and participating in educational activities to enhance skills.

The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills in English and be computer literate. Additionally, obtaining a BLS certification within 14 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in written, oral, and verbal formats.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.
• Must achieve BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties under nursing supervision.
• Assist in performing procedures for the patient population.
• Ensure patient safety and participate in educational activities.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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

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.