PRN Courtesy Tech/Resident Care
Agency: 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization: Norman Veterans Home
Job Type: Temporary
Part time
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
The functions performed in this job family will vary unit and organization, but may include the following:
- 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 by 63 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.