Patient Care Assistant PCU Nights

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Education benefits including tuition coverage

Loan repayment assistance through PSLF program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colorado Springs is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with nursing staff. Ideal candidates must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Gather vital signs and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly care area.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Direct patient care

Vital signs measurement

Personal care assistance

Job description

Patient Care Assistant PCU Nights

Apply for the Patient Care Assistant PCU Nights role at UCHealth.

This range is provided by UCHealth. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Details

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs
• Department: MHC Progressive Care Unit
• FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Nights
• Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Minimum Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Provides 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
• Effectively partners with specialized ancillary team members
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to solutions to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Pca

• 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.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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