Patient Care Assistant

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant at a facility in Ardmore, Oklahoma. These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate: $20 / hour
Shift Details:

• 3-11 only, running off an 8 hr shift and rotated schedule

Responsibilities:

• Provide Patient Care under direction of nursing staff
• Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history
• Update and maintain all client records
• Assist nurse in maintaining medical inventory
• Administer prescribed medications to patients
• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year previous working experience as a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• CPR card issued by the American Heart Association
• Must have up to date certification in the state of OK
• Have 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; of medical terminology; and of planning and organizing work assignments.
• Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to apply basic nursing techniques; to monitor and direct the work of others; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Have prior experience in providing Patient Care; current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma Department of Health as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide and certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health

Typical Functions:
The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• 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.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-6263. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Jessica Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).
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