Advanced Patient Care Assistant III/ACMA

Must have Advanced CMA Certification
Must have Long-Term Care License
Three years of experience in providing patient care
Knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of public health services available to the community
Knowledge of record keeping
Knowledge of techniques of interviewing
Knowledge of basic nursing practices and techniques
Knowledge of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to record observations and activities
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to apply basic nursing techniques
Ability to monitor and direct the work of others
Ability to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens
Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition
Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared
Escorts patients to and from various destinations
Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment
Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions
Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks
Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services