Patient Care Aide

Company: Valley Hope Association
Location: Parker
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

PATIENT CARE AIDE (PCA): Full-time & Part-time Available!

Parker Valley Hope has an exciting opportunity for a 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? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

WHY JOIN VALLEY HOPE:
For over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way!

Requirements:

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
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (upon hire or within 6 months of employment)
Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred

COMPENSATION:

Salary ranges from $16.50-$18.50/hr based on education and experience

Shift Differentials:

Night: $5.00
Weekend Night: $5.50

BENEFITS: (Conditions apply to part-time)

Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition Assistance - Up to $10K annually; $45K maximum benefit
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!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients as directed.

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