Patient Care Aide

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

Job Description:

PATIENT CARE AIDE (PCA): Full-time

Chandler 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!

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
Available to work Overnights: Monday - Thursday from 9PM-7AM OR WED-SUN from 3PM-11PM
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 (upon hire or within 6 months of employment)
Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) is preferred

COMPENSATION:

Starting at up to $17.50/Hr. (based on education and experience)

Shift Differentials:

Night: $5.00
Weekend Night: $5.50
Weekend Day: $1.00

BENEFITS:

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!

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility and may require unloading of food/stock in temperature extremes.
Able to work non-typical hours, which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays; able to work overtime to the extent necessary.

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