Patient Care Aide (PCA): PRN

Moundridge Valley Hope has an exciting PRN 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!

Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical/religious exemption.

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!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required
• One (1) year of work experience in behavioral or healthcare work environment including direct patient care is preferred
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).

COMPENSATION:

PRN base pay is $15.00 per hour

Shift Differential:

• Nights: $4.25/hr
• Weekend Nights: $4.75/hr

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.
• 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.
• Obtains (within first six months of employment) and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility

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