Patient Care Assistant

Oakwood Springs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Oakwood Springs in Oklahoma City is looking for passionate, patient-centric team members for night shifts (7pm—7am, 3 × a week). The role involves observing patient safety and adhering to patient care tasks under RN direction. Ideal candidates will have a high school degree and experience in psychiatric health-care facilities.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts alongside 401(k) retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Valid driver's license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report required.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks.
• Adhere to tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care.
• Demonstrate effective milieu management skills.

Skills

Patient care

Safety monitoring

Effective communication

Education

High school degree

Job description

Shift: 7pm—7am, 3 × a week. Oakwood Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network. We are looking for passionate, patient‑centric, goal‑oriented team members to join us in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care aimed at reducing suicide rates, preventing addiction‑related deaths, reversing the decline in life expectancy, and improving community productivity. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on providing quality patient care.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of paid time off for full‑time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full‑time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• UKG Wallet – a voluntary earned wage‑access benefit that lets employees access pay on their own schedule

What You Will Do in This Role

• Observe and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, and other duties, including completing 15‑minute checks, monitoring for contraband, evaluating changes in condition, and providing line‑of‑sight or one‑on‑one care as directed.
• Adhere to tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care, including vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrate effective milieu management skills that promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompany patients to off‑unit activities such as meals, outside breaks, visits, out‑of‑building activities, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report required, along with proof of insurance when using a personal or hospital‑owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.