Patient Care Assistant - Temporary

About the role

Location: Pawhuska - 1115 E. 15th Street. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to protecting and promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and cultivating conditions for Oklahomans to thrive. This is a temporary part‑time Patient Care Assistant position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect non‑professional nursing care or outreach services under nursing or medical supervision.
• Take vital signs, obtain lab specimens, and chart observations.
• Escort patients to and from various destinations.
• Assist with activities of daily living and hygiene needs.
• Order, receive, and store supplies; perform basic clerical functions.
• Participate in follow‑up activities, track clients, schedule appointments.
• Provide case finding and recruiting of at‑risk people for comprehensive health services.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of experience in providing patient care.

Qualifications

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to record observations and activities.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of public health services available to the community.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Basic nursing practices and techniques.
• Basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Medical terminology.
• Ability to apply basic nursing techniques.
• Knowledge of planning and organizing work assignments.
• Ability to monitor and direct the work of others.
• Ability to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is up to $19.71, based on education and experience.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday. Primary Hours: 8‑5.