Patient Care Assistant

Memorial Physician Practices; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking dedicated team members for night shifts in Lafayette, IN. This role involves supporting patient care in a compassionate environment, ensuring safety, and delivering consistent programs. With a focus on quality patient care, the organization offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with generous PTO and tuition reimbursement. Join a collaborative team that values your contributions and helps make a difference in the lives of patients facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Access to earned wages through UKG Wallet

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric or healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN.
• Supervise and maintain patient safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Management

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Full Time - Night shift - 3/12 hour shifts from 7pm-7am

With rotating weekends

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network spanning coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use issues. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care aimed at decreasing suicide rates, reducing addiction-related deaths, reversing declines in life expectancy, and improving community productivity. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you focus on what matters—providing quality patient care. Join our team in Lafayette, IN to build a meaningful career that touches lives.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• UKG Wallet - access to earned wages on your own schedule through our partnership with UKG Wallet

What you will do in this role:

• Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN
• Supervise and maintain patient safety
• Ensure the schedule/program is delivered consistently
• Safeguard the dignity and respect of our patients and guests

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma
• Driver’s license with a favorable Motor Vehicle Report
• Proof of insurance
• CPR and CPI certification within 30 days of employment
• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or healthcare facility preferred
• Previous direct patient care experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred