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:  

Level I  

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. 

Level II  

This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.