PCA II

About the position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• One year of experience in providing patient care.
• Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of public health services available to the community.
• Knowledge of record keeping and techniques of interviewing.
• Knowledge of basic nursing practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to record observations and activities.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to apply basic nursing techniques.