Temporary Part Time Direct Care Specialist - Evening Shift

State of OK JD McCarty Center • Norman, OK

138d • $20

About The Position

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for Temporary Part-Time Direct Care Specialists to join our team in Norman, OK. The Direct Care Specialist will provide and assist in nursing and therapeutic care as well as recreational and personal activities for disabled and developmentally challenged pediatric patients from birth to 21. Open positions available - Evening Shift 2:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Working 2+ shifts per week. Pay: $20.00 per hour. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with children.

Requirements

• Must be available to attend the required two-week orientation M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic experience preferred.
• Educational background in medical, recreational, or therapeutic fields.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner.
• Provide hygiene and daily living assistance including toileting, bathing, assisting patients with showers, assisting with mealtime, and accompanying patients to on-site school, medical and therapeutic appointments, and community outings.
• Maintain patients' living areas including straightening up patient bedrooms, stripping bed linen, completing laundry assignments, meal prep and clean up, sweeping and mopping as needed, cleaning patient equipment, and picking up and storing all play equipment and supplies used in the hospital unit.
• Know the patient care plans and behavioral plans, assist the nurse with medical treatments, provide support during therapies, school, and medical appointments.
• Follow the patient's schedule to ensure patient goals are completed.
• Work with the therapeutic team in achieving a positive outcome for long-term goals.
• Complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Report any concerns to the nurse.
• Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Benefits

• $20.00 per hour pay
• Flexible scheduling options for students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees