Patient Care Aide : PRN
About The Position
Valley Hope of Moundridge is hiring a PRN Patient Care Aide to assist nursing staff in providing care to patients according to their treatment plans. The role includes measuring vital signs, monitoring patient health, helping patients with everyday needs, communicating patient treatment and status to nursing supervisors and nursing and clinical staff, and transporting patients as needed. The aide records patient observations and treatment activities and completes paperwork accurately and promptly. The role also requires maintaining a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions, protecting patient information, and maintaining current knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care under company policies and state and federal guidelines. CPR certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment if not already held; the posting also states certification is required or may be obtained within 30 days of hire. The position is based in a residential treatment facility and requires walking throughout the facility. Starting base pay is $19.00 per hour, with shift differentials listed for night, weekend night, and weekend day shifts.
Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- CPR certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; the posting also specifies obtaining it within the first six months of employment and maintaining it.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience in a behavioral or healthcare work environment, including direct patient care.
- 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 regarding 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 and HIPAA.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and state and federal guidelines.
- Obtain and maintain CPR certification.
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