Patient Care Assistant (ICU)

Baptist

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#Record Keeping #BLS #Patient Care #Patient Safety #ICU #Computer Literacy #Direct Patient Care #Verbal Communication #Written Communication

#English Communication

#Educational Activities

#Nursing Personnel

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Memphis, Tennessee

Quick overview

The Patient Care Assistant provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and performs direct patient care duties as assigned. This role also involves assisting with procedures and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess the skill to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral English and have legible handwriting for accurate record keeping. Minimum requirements include computer literacy and obtaining BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

CommunicationWritingRecord KeepingComputer LiteracyBLS

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 Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred/Desired