Base: $20.00ph for less than 1 year experience; ba...
Not specified (assumed onsite)
Taking vital signs
Assisting with activities of daily living
Obtaining lab specimens
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant for their facility in Lawton, Oklahoma. The role involves providing direct and indirect care under nursing supervision, including assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient conditions
Job Summary
Positions are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care in a hospital or institution setting under nursing or medical supervision.
Employees must perform duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene needs, obtaining lab specimens, and charting observations to report pertinent changes in patient condition.
The Department of Veterans Affairs requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant for their facility in Lawton, Oklahoma. The role involves providing direct and indirect care under nursing supervision, including assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient conditions.
Salary
Base: $20.00/hr for less than 1 year experience; Base: $22.00/hr for more than 1 year experience; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
taking vital signs
assisting with activities of daily living
obtaining lab specimens
charting patient information
following oral and written directions
Nice-to-have
effective communication skills
establishing working relationships
basic nursing techniques knowledge
medical terminology proficiency
community outreach experience
Key Requirements
One year of experience in providing patient care
Current CNA certification from Oklahoma State Department of Health
Valid Oklahoma driver's license if position requires travel
Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 25 pounds