PRN Patient Care Aide: 12-Hour Shifts & Night Differential

Valley Hope; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Hope of Parker is seeking a PRN Patient Care Aide to support our addiction treatment program and assist with routine patient care in a residential setting near Denver.

You will assist nursing staff, monitor vital signs, and help patients with daily needs while maintaining compliance with infection control and documentation requirements. Evening/night/weekend availability helps the facility meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in nursing preferred.
• One year of work experience in behavioral or healthcare work environment including direct patient care is preferred.
• CPR certification required; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred.

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.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients as directed.

Skills

CPR certification

Phlebotomy certification

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Valley Hope of Parker is seeking a PRN Patient Care Aide to support our addiction treatment program and assist with routine patient care in a residential setting near Denver.

You will assist nursing staff, monitor vital signs, and help patients with daily needs while maintaining compliance with infection control and documentation requirements. Evening/night/weekend availability helps the facility meet patient needs.