Patient Care Aide ( Day )

PATIENT CARE AIDE: Full-Time (7am-7pm)

Grapevine Valley Hope has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time DAY Patient Care Aide to join our dedicated and passionate team! 

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery.

Valley Hope of Grapevine was recently voted The Best Treatment Facility in Northeast Tarrant County and we're looking to add to our dedicated and passionate team!

At Valley Hope of Grapevine, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future. Valley Hope of Grapevine, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, provides healing residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required


• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in nursing preferred.


• One (1) year of work experience in behavioral or healthcare work environment including direct patient care is preferred


• Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility.


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. 


• Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) is preferred


• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred 

COMPENSATION:

     Starting pay ranges from $18.00/hr. - $20.00/hr. (based on experience and education)

   Shift Differentials:

• Night: $5.00


• Weekend Night: $5.50

BENEFITS: 

•  Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance


• Tuition Assistance


• Student Loan Repayment


• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer


• 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)


• PTO – Up to 22 Days per year based on years of service


• Paid Parental Leave 


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match


• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• And much more!

 JOB SUMMARY: 

• Assists nursing staff in providing care for patients in accordance with identified treatment plans.


• Measures vital signs patients and monitors the health of patients.


• Assists patients with everyday needs.


• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.


• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.


• Transports patients as needed.


• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.


• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients as directed. 

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