Assistant-Patient Care
Job ID: 31140
Job Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Work Schedule: Rotating
Department: Stepdown Unit
Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital
Location:
Memphis,
TN
Overview
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
