Patient Care Aide: Part-time

PATIENT CARE AIDE: Part-Time

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. 


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


• 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.


• Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility.


• Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).


• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred

COMPENSATION:

• Starting up to $16/hr. (based on education and experience)

Shift Differential

• Night: $5.00


• Weekend Night: $5.50


• Weekend Day: $1.00

BENEFITS: (Conditions may apply for part-time employees)

• 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.


• Provides support to nursing staff as needed for medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).


•  Adheres to Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.


• 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.


• Completes waived testing as assigned.  


•  Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPPA.


•  Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.


• Adheres to Valley Hope’s philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.


• Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.


• Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.


• Direct contact with patients.


• Able to work non-typical hours with the need to work evenings, nights, or weekends based on the need of the facility to provide patient care; able to work overtime to the extent necessary.

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