Fora Health Treatment & Recovery is Hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Admissions Near Portland, OR
Position SummaryThe Patient Care Assistant will be an integral member of an expanding, multidisciplinary medical team dedicated to the compassionate care of vulnerable individuals seeking to decrease their use of drugs or alcohol. This position performs all duties relevant to providing direct care for individuals receiving withdrawal management services within the guidelines of Fora Health’s mission and policies & procedures, and will provide direct support to nurses as well as licensed independent providers. Essential Job FunctionsClinical Duties
Assist nurses with care of patients withdrawing from drugs and alcohol, and may include nighttime shifts
Assist the medical provider with the triage, admission, and discharge process of patients from withdrawal management services
Assist the medical provider, patient and residential staff with the transition of withdrawal management patients to other programs
Tracks potential withdrawal management patients and ensures consistent, quick screening and documentation
Performs thorough searches of patients’ belongings and inventories belongings accurately
Provide direct care for all patients to include monitoring for behavioral needs/changes and medical symptoms
Collaborates and communicates issues/concerns with the treatment team on clinical and non-clinical issues
Follows standard milieu intervention guidelines, holding patients accountable to the program structure
Charting and record keeping as required by the policies and procedures
Assist medical provider and nurses with medication and the medical needs of patients
Monitoring urine drug screens
Enters patient over the counter medication as needed medication accurately and efficiently in accordance with the electronic medical record
Ensure patients have clean clothing and bedding
Provide patients with access to fluids, snacks and meals
Assist with inventory, routine maintenance and storage of medical supplies and equipment
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Fora policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access
Performs additional duties as assigned
Counseling and Education
Role model healthy styles of communication and behavior, by using non-violent communication, verbal de-escalation, and demonstrating appropriate physical and emotional boundaries. Maintain professional boundaries with the patients at all times
Facilitate patients’ engagement in the treatment and recovery process; utilizing motivational enhancement techniques and nonviolent communication
Focuses on skill building within the context of dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
Provides information about drugs and alcohol, stages of change and relapse prevention
Understands the principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care
Understands the basics of 12 step recovery, and Smart recovery
Performs additional duties as assigned
Administrative Duties
Reads all relevant emails and follows approved policies and procedures
All verbal, electronic or paper communication is completed in a professional, concise, objective and clinical manner
Documentation is completed in a timely, accurate manner
Completes filing tasks as assigned
Distributes paperwork and messages to the appropriate staff or patients
Maintains current inventory of forms at the detox station and make copies of forms as needed
Completes unusual incident reports as necessary
Performs additional duties as assigned
Customer Service Duties
Communicates with patients, referents, staff, and outside guests in a welcoming, respectful manner
Answers the phone, directs calls, and takes messages in a professional manner, adhering to Federal and State laws and agency policies and procedures regarding confidentiality
Performs additional duties as assigned
Additional Job Responsibilities
Attend staff meetings and Fora trainings as scheduled
Works collaboratively with all team members to ensure high quality patient care
Participated in on-going supervision
Assists in training new medical technicians, as assigned
Performs additional duties as assigned
Supervisory Functions
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent
First Aid/CPR certification preferred
One year caregiving experience preferred
Experience working in the medical field preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Communicates information effectively in writing and verbally
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Displays initiative and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of substance-use disorders
Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self-awareness
Intermediate understanding of mental health disorders and symptom presentation
Other Requirements
For employees with a history of substance use disorder or identifying as a person in recovery, Fora Health requires certification of a minimum of two years’ continuous sobriety
Successful completion of pre-employment drug test
Successful completion of Tuberculin test and/or evaluation with negative results or documented evidence of non-communicability
DHS criminal background approval
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting and standing for long periods of time
Lifting up to 25 pounds
Use of computer and working at a desk
Position generally works in an indoor office environment with occasional travel between sites or to special events
Possible exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections, including COVID, tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV
Possible exposure to upset, angry, traumatized, disabled or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families
Potential exposure to potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals, personal protective equipment provided
Position may require some overtime, including evening and weekend work. Adjustment of work schedule may be required
HOURS AND PAYThis is a full-time, day shift position. Pay range is $19.45 - 23.03 per hour (depending upon experience). This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation. LOCATIONThis position is an on-site position at our SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon. About Fora HealthLooking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults! Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum:
Have knowledge of substance use disorders
Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process
Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people
Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care
Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners
Benefits
Regence BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
Online education tools for CEUs
Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
Employee referral bonus
Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
Free parking at our two facilities
Employees may be eligible for education grants:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
NURSE Corps
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety upon hire. Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions. Powered by JazzHR Xw5SIjLMLV