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Prexel LLC

Patient Care Assistant

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$31,090 / year median in Oklahoma

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Patient Care Assistant Prexel LLC Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time | Contract $18
  • $23 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Patient progress tracking Writing skills Sanitation Care documentation English Assisting with ADLs Certified Medication Aide Cleaning LPN Patient progress monitoring Medical assisting Managing patient records Medical terminology Patient observation Full Job Description Description Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a correctional facility medical clinic under nursing or medical supervision.
This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.
Typical Functions:
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. 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.
Level Descriptor:
Level I Requirements:
All health care staff shall be required to complete the ODOC online training prior to coming to the facility. The time spent in the training session will not be billable to the ODOC. The ODOC online training provides required in-service training documents for temp medical suppliers to work at any ODOC facility. The online training is 16 modules, and a link will be provided for registrations to awarded suppliers. Documentation of completed training shall be provided to the facility Nurse Manger prior to assignment of a temporary health care personnel.
Education and Experience:
Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
Special Requirements:
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections prefers current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health for Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration.
Required skills:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques. Level II All health care staff shall be required to complete the ODOC online training prior to coming to the facility. The time spent in the training session will not be billable to the ODOC. The ODOC online training provides required in-service training documents for temp medical suppliers to work at any ODOC facility. The online training is 16 modules, and a link will be provided for registrations to awarded suppliers. Documentation of completed training shall be provided to the facility Nurse Manger prior to assignment of a temporary health care personnel.
Education and Experience:
Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
Special Requirements:
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections prefers current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health for Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration.
Required skills:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques. Multiple locations that include, but are not limited to: Allen Gamble Correctional Center
  • Holdenville Dick Conner Correctional Center
  • Hominy Great Plains Correctional Center
  • Hinton James Crabtree Correctional Center
  • Helena Joseph Harp Correctional Center
  • Lexington James Smith Correctional Center
  • Lawton Lexington Assessment and Reception Center
  • Lexington Mabel Bassett Correctional Center
  • McLouth Oklahoma State Penitentiary
  • McAlester Pay:
    $18.00
  • $23.
00 per hour
License/Certification:
LPN (Required)
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (Required)
Work Location:
In person