Patient Care Aide (Days) : Full-Time
About The Position
The Patient Care Aide assists nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with identified treatment plans at Valley Hope of Cushing, a residential addiction treatment facility. The role includes measuring vital signs, monitoring patient health, helping patients with everyday needs, communicating patient treatment and status information to nursing and clinical staff, documenting care and observations, completing required paperwork, and transporting patients as needed. The aide helps maintain a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions, follows policies protecting patient information, and maintains knowledge of relevant medical procedures and nursing care under company policy and state and federal guidelines. The position is full-time, on day shift, with a schedule of either 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 10 a.m.–10 p.m. The workplace is in Cushing, Oklahoma.
Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; the job summary also states certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment and maintained.
- Ability to walk throughout the facility.
- Ability to work at a rapid pace for long periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist an adult weighing 100–250 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in providing care for patients according to 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 regarding patients’ treatment and status.
- Record treatment activities and patient observations accurately and promptly in patient records, and complete paperwork requirements accurately and promptly.
- Transport patients as needed.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions.
- Follow policies and procedures concerning protection of patient information and HIPAA.
- Maintain and demonstrate current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and state and federal guidelines.
- Obtain and maintain CPR certification.
- Interact and communicate professionally and tactfully with patients, coworkers, management, clients, and vendors, treating them with respect and consideration.
Benefits
- Affordable medical insurance, with Valley Hope covering up to 85% of the cost.
- Affordable dental and vision insurance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan repayment.
- Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through the employer.
- Eight paid holidays, including one personal holiday.
- PTO of up to 27 days per year, based on years of service.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
