What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide - PCA position at Valley Hope Association?
***This position is located in Cushing, OK***
PATIENT CARE AIDE (PCA): Full-Time (6a - 6p or 6p - 6a)
At Valley Hope of Cushing, the work of every team member matters. Serving Oklahoma with healing residential addiction treatment and recovery support since 1974, the work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.
With a close proximity to Tulsa and Stillwater and a large campus that offers a tranquil environment while also featuring a mansion – the experience of being an employee at Valley Hope of Cushing is one you don’t want to miss.
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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
COMPENSATION:
- Base Pay starting at $15.00/hr (based on education and experience)
Shift Differentials:
- Night: $4.25
- Weekend Night: $4.75
- Weekend Day: $1.00
BENEFITS:
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility and may require unloading of food/stock in temperature extremes.
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