PRN Courtesy Tech/Patient Care

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a PRN Courtesy Tech/Patient Care at the Norman Veterans Home. The role involves assisting nursing staff with residents, providing companionship, and supporting dining and daily activities.

Qualifications note that education/experience are not required at this level; a good command of English and the ability to document observations are essential. The position is part-time and onsite at the Norman Veterans Home.

Qualifications

• English language required to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to record observations and activities and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and calming presence to residents.
• Assist residents in dining room and with trays and refills.
• Assist in dining activities and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Transport residents to activities inside the facility.
• Perform basic clerical duties and manage supplies.

Skills

English language

Observation & documentation

Job description

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.

Job Posting Title

PRN Courtesy Tech/Patient Care

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Norman Veterans Home

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Regular

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in assisting direct care (Nursing) staff with residents. This includes any non-direct care needs and duties to support resident care.

Typical Functions

• Offer companionship and calming presence to residents as needed.
• Assist resident in dining room (carry trays, putting on clothing protector, drink refills, etc.)
• Assist in dining activities on unit (passing out trays, putting on clothing protector, wiping tables)
• Transport residents to and from activities inside the facility.
• Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.

Level Descriptor

Single level position

Education And Experience

Education and Experience required at this level is none.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

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.

Special Requirements

Some agencies may require the translation of health information for non-English speaking clients.

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health 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.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

• 427.8.

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.