On-Site CMA-Certified Patient Care Assistant

State of Oklahoma; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s 131 Department of Corrections is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center. This role provides direct and indirect non‑professional nursing care under supervision, with duties spanning vital signs, charting, patient assistance, and outreach activities.

Positions are on-site, with Level I and Level II salary bands listed; CMA license required and some duties involve basic clerical tasks and supply handling.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to record observations and activities, follow directions, and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Charts observations and communicates changes in patient condition to supervisors.
• Assists with basic nursing tasks and other delegated duties as taught.
• Escorts patients to and from destinations and maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
• Participates in follow-up activities and tracks clients for health services.

Skills

English language

Job description

State of Oklahoma’s 131 Department of Corrections is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center. This role provides direct and indirect non‑professional nursing care under supervision, with duties spanning vital signs, charting, patient assistance, and outreach activities.

Positions are on-site, with Level I and Level II salary bands listed; CMA license required and some duties involve basic clerical tasks and supply handling.