Patient Care Assistant: Direct Care Aide

UCHealth; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (Nurse Aide) to provide direct patient care under supervision, prioritizing wellness, comfort and safety in a busy clinical setting. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities and mobility while supporting an orderly, clean care environment.

This onsite role offers Full Time night shifts or day shifts with PRN options, paying $19.10–$24.83 per hour depending on experience; benefits include health

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse / healthcare provider.
• Prioritizes wellness and patient perspectives.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.

Responsibilities

• Direct care includes, but is not limited to gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, and measuring intake and output
• Assists patients with personal care, activities of daily living and progressive mobility
• Assists to keep care area stocked, cleaned and orderly

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Team collaboration

Job description

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (Nurse Aide) to provide direct patient care under supervision, prioritizing wellness, comfort and safety in a busy clinical setting. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities and mobility while supporting an orderly, clean care environment.

This onsite role offers Full Time night shifts or day shifts with PRN options, paying $19.10–$24.83 per hour depending on experience; benefits include health