Pediatric Care Associate — Patient Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate to assist nurses in providing compassionate, patient-centered care in the Children's of Mississippi unit. You will support daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe environment.

Responsibilities include helping with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and responding to call lights; you will document observations and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or Heartsaver CPR post-hire within 3 months.
• Experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting preferred.
• Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; ability to perform physical patient-care tasks; basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to patients by addressing needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well-being.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor.
• Escort and assist patients to various locations within the facility as needed.
• Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with non-technical patient care tasks as assigned.
• Assist with basic documentation related to patient care activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate to assist nurses in providing compassionate, patient-centered care in the Children's of Mississippi unit. You will support daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe environment.

Responsibilities include helping with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and responding to call lights; you will document observations and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient