Pca I

Pca I

Requirements

• Long Term Care license required
• Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to record observations and activities
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license may be required for some positions
• Ability to translate health information for non-English speaking clients may be desirable