Pediatric Patient Care Associate – Compassionate Support

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Mississippi on Main Campus Jackson seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist nurses and support daily living activities for patients. You will help with bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and comfort, while maintaining safety and infection control.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, timely response to call lights, and documentation of care activities, with a full-time, hourly schedule, and opportunities to contribute to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks safely in a healthcare setting.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping.

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

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Children's of Mississippi on Main Campus Jackson seeks a Patient Care Associate to assist nurses and support daily living activities for patients. You will help with bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and comfort, while maintaining safety and infection control.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, timely response to call lights, and documentation of care activities, with a full-time, hourly schedule, and opportunities to contribute to patient well-being.