Patient Care Assistant II
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Nocona, TX, USA |
| Salary | $20 – $20 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Must have Oklahoma Long Term Care License
- One year of experience in providing patient care
- Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of public health services available to the community
- Knowledge of record keeping
- Knowledge of the 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
- Possession of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Drivers License at the time of appointment
- Translation of health information for non-English speaking clients
- Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II
- Certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health for Level III
- Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family