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J.D. McCarty Center · 9 hours ago

Temporary Part Time Direct Care Specialist - Evening Shift

Norman, OK

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities. They are seeking Temporary Part-Time Direct Care Specialists to provide nursing and therapeutic care as well as assist with recreational and personal activities for disabled and developmentally challenged pediatric patients.

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Responsibilities

Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance to include toileting, bathing, assisting patients with showers, assisting with mealtime, and accompanying patient to the on-site school, medical and therapeutic appointments, and community outings. Responsible for maintaining patients living areas to include straightening up patient bedrooms, strip bed linen, completing laundry assignments, meal prep and clean up; sweeping and mopping as needed, cleaning patient equipment, and picking up and storing all play equipment and supplies used in the hospital unit

Medical needs – Responsible for knowing the patient care plans and behavioral plans, assisting the nurse with medical treatments, provides support during therapies, school, and medical appointments. Follows the patient's schedule to ensure patient goals are completed. Works with the therapeutic team in achieving a positive outcome for long term goals. Completes documentation in the electronic health record. Reports any concerns to the nurse

Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area