Patient Care Assistant (Stepdown)

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, TN provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Duties include direct patient care, assisting in procedures, ensuring patient safety, and participating in ongoing education.

Job responsibilities emphasize accuracy in documenting and following established policies, with a focus on completing assigned goals and maintaining high productivity and efficiency by clear communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

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

• 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.