Patient Care Aide - PRN

Valley Hope • Norton, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Norton is seeking a PRN Patient Care Aide to assist nursing staff in caring for patients according to their treatment plans. The role measures patients’ vital signs, monitors their health, assists with everyday needs, communicates patient treatment and status information to nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff, and transports patients as needed. It also requires accurate and timely documentation of treatment activities and observations and completion of related paperwork.

The Patient Care Aide maintains a safe, sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions; protects patient information in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; and maintains working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care under company policy and state and federal guidelines. CPR certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment if not already held.

The position is based in a residential treatment facility. Valley Hope of Norton offers flexible self-scheduling, with weekend and holiday rotations. Listed shifts are 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; the job summary also states CPR certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in nursing.
• One year of work experience in a behavioral or healthcare work environment, including direct patient care.
• Work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility.
• Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with identified treatment plans.
• Measure patients’ vital signs and monitor their health.
• Assist patients with everyday needs.
• Communicate with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff about patients’ treatment and status.
• Accurately and promptly record treatment activities and patient observations in patient records and complete required paperwork.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions.
• Follow policies and procedures for protecting patient information.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and state and federal guidelines.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Benefits

• Flexible self-scheduling.
• Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
• Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
• Up to 27 days of PTO, based on position and tenure.
• Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed