What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide (PCA): Full-Time position at Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery?
At Valley Hope of Boonville, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.
Valley Hope of Boonville, located just outside of Columbia off I-70, provides Missouri with residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization. Experience for yourself why our facility was recently voted “One of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America” by Newsweek Magazine.
Education & Experience
Starting pay range: $16.00/hr.
Shift Differentials
Valley Hope of Boonville, located just outside of Columbia off I-70, provides Missouri with residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization. Experience for yourself why our facility was recently voted “One of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America” by Newsweek Magazine.
Education & Experience
- 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
- Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility is preferred
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) is preferred
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred
Starting pay range: $16.00/hr.
Shift Differentials
- Night: $4.25
- Weekend Night: $4.75
- Weekend Days: $1.00
- 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
- 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.
- Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility
Salary : $16
