Patient Care Assistant - Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Chandler, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant – Temporary provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services under nursing or medical supervision in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting. Duties include taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies. The position is based in Chandler, Oklahoma, and being present at the office is an essential function. This is a part-time, temporary position scheduled Monday through Friday for approximately 20 hours per week. There is no set schedule at this time, and the schedule may vary. The hourly rate is up to $19.71, based on education and experience. The position requires job-related travel and work in an office setting with climate-controlled conditions and moderate noise.

Requirements

Three years of experience providing patient care.
Valid driver’s license and willingness and ability to perform job-related travel.
Knowledge of English sufficient to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to record observations and activities, follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of community public health services, record keeping, interviewing techniques, basic nursing practices and techniques, sanitation and personal hygiene, and medical terminology.
Ability to apply basic nursing techniques, plan and organize work assignments, monitor and direct others’ work, assess situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and are subject to a background check.
If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation when applying.

Responsibilities

Take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtain certain lab specimens.
Chart observations and activities and report pertinent changes in patients’ conditions.
Perform delegated or other specialized functions consistent with educational preparation.
Escort patients to and from various destinations.
Help maintain and provide a clean, safe environment.
Order, receive, and store supplies, and perform basic clerical functions.
Participate in follow-up activities, track clients, schedule appointments, and perform related tasks.
Identify and recruit at-risk people for comprehensive health services.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Work effectively as part of a team and assist peers.
Perform other duties as assigned.