This role involves providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services, including taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and obtaining lab specimens under supervision. Responsibilities also include charting observations, maintaining a safe environment, and performing basic clerical functions like ordering supplies.
Requirements summary
This is the basic entry-level position requiring no prior formal education or experience, but a Long Term Care Certification of less than one year is mandatory. Candidates must possess knowledge of the English language for effective communication and the ability to follow directions and maintain professional relationships.
professional certificateChartingFollowing DirectionsScheduling AppointmentsActivities of Daily Living AssistanceOrdering SuppliesClerical FunctionsEnglish CommunicationEscorting PatientsTaking Vital SignsReceiving SuppliesClient TrackingCase FindingObtaining Lab Specimens
Job description
Job Posting Title Patient Care Assistant I Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization 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 Long-term care certification required (Less than 1 year) 12-hour shifts 6:30 am -7:00 pm or 6:30 pm - 7:00 am PCA I salary $41,600.00 ($20.00 hourly) Shift differentials $0.87 hour for hours on evening and night shifts worked only, does not apply for leave used.
Biweekly benefit allowance for 2026 as follow: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Daycare Account Employee only $377.15 Employee & Spouse $687.98 Employee, Spouse & Child $821.34 Employee, Spouse & Children $914.28 Employee & Child $510.51 Employee & Children $603.45
Retirement:
Pathfinder is a 401K with 3 plan choices:
Standard: 4.5% we put in 6%
High: 7% we put in 7% Customized –You have the opportunity to put in any amount over 4.5% or 7%. We put in 6% for anything less than 7% and 7% for anything above 7%. You vest 20% each year. 1 year – 20% vested 2 years – 40% vested 3 years – 60% vested 4 years – 80% vested 5 years – 100% vested.
Longevity bonus: Longevity begins after 2 years. You receive your first longevity payment in the pay period of your 2nd anniversary date.
Longevity will increase every 2 years: $250.00 At least 4 years but less than 6 years $426.00 At least 6 years but less than 8 years $626.00 At least 8 years but less than 10 years $850.00 At least 10 years but less than 12 years $1,062.00 At least 12 years but less than 14 years $1,250.00 At least 14 years but less than 16 years $1,500.00 At least 16 years but less than 18 years $1,688.00 At least 18 years but less than 20 years $1,900.00 At least 20 years $2,000.00 (For each additional 2 years of service after the 20 years, an additional $200 shall be added to the account stated for 20 years of service.)
Paid time off:
Annual leave:
1-5 years – 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute)
5-10 years – 18 days a year possible – 5.54 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.069231 per minute)
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Daycare Account
10-20 years – 20 days per year possible – 6.15 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.076923 per minute)
20 years plus – 25 days per year possible – 7.69 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.096154 per minute)
Sick leave: 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute)
Maximum accruals and payouts: 0 to 5 years Maximum accruals 360 hours Maximum payout 240 hours 5 to 10 years Maximum accruals 784 hours Maximum payout 640 hours 10 to 20 years Maximum accruals 800 hours Maximum payout 640 hours Over 20 years
Maximum accruals 840 hours
Maximum payout 640 hours
Holiday leave: 11 holidays accrued yearly to use within 6 months after accrual date.
Admin
Weather leave: All ODVA employees are considered essential personnel. ODVA employees are required to work during inclement weather. You will accrue up to 8 hours per day or 32 hours total of admin leave if you are working during inclement weather to use within the 6 months from the date of accrual.
Military
Leave: Military leave with pay is limited to thirty (30) days, specifically two hundred forty (240) hours of pay within a federal fiscal year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30. The employee must furnish the Appointing Authority the appropriate “military orders” which instructs the employee to report for active duty.
Job Description
Basic Purpose 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. 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 Descriptor 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. Education and Experience Education and Experience required at this level is none. Long Term Care Certification of less than 1 year required. 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 have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional
Job Description
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