Patient Care Assistant II

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II with CMA/CNA certification to support clinical tasks at the Chief James Smith Correctional Center / Medical unit. The role involves direct patient care, vital signs, and assistance with activities of daily living under supervision.

The position requires current CMA/CNA certification, good standing, and ability to work on-site. Reporting to the DOC Medical/RRCC, the role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Must be able to take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Able to observe, record, and report patient changes to supervisors.
• Strong English communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of basic nursing practices and sanitation.
• Completion of CMA/CNA certification as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct nursing tasks including vital signs, daily living activities, and hygiene support.
• Document observations and report changes to the patient’s condition to the care team.
• Carry out delegated or specialized functions as trained.
• Escort patients as needed within the facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage supplies as directed.
• Assist in scheduling and tracking client health services and follow-ups.

Skills

Vital signs

Daily living support

Observation/reporting

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Job description

Patient Care Assistant II Agency 131

Job Posting Title Patient Care Assistant II Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Medical/RRCC Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I: $41,600.00- this salary is non-negotiable. Level II: $45,760.00- this salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description Location Chief James Smith Correctional Center / Medical REQUIRED: Please upload your Certified Medication Aide license.

Typical Functions

• 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.

Level I

This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.

Level II

This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Level I Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Level II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include 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; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.

Education and Experience

Level I Education and Experience required at this level is none.

Level II Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.

Special Requirements

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family. The Department of Corrections has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. th as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II. Level III requires certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family. Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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