Patient Care Aide (Days) : Full-Time

Valley Hope; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical insurance (up to 85

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

PSLF Eligible Employer

8 Paid Holidays

PTO – up to 27 days/year

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings & FSAs

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Hope of Cushing in Cushing, OK is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support nursing staff in a residential addiction treatment setting.

The role includes measuring vital signs, assisting patients with daily needs, transporting patients as needed, and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment in line with infection control policies. Shift options: 6am–6pm or 10am–10pm, with base pay from $15.00/hr plus a night differential.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Education

Valid driver's license

CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days

Job description

Cushing Valley Hope
Cushing, OK 74023, USA

Description

***This position is located in Cushing, OK***

PATIENT CARE AIDE (PCA): Full-Time Days / Day Shift: 6am-6pm OR 10am-10pm

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.

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. 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!

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

COMPENSATION:

• Base Pay starting at $15.00+/hr. (based on education and experience)

Shift Differentials:

• Night: $4.25

BENEFITS:

• Affordable medical insurance (Valley Hope covers up to 85% of cost)
• Affordable 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 27 Days per year based on years of service
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability
• 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.
• Direct contact with patients.
• Able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and able to assist an adult weighing 100-250 pounds.

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