Patient Care Assistant Lead

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Assistant Lead performs basic patient care activities and leads team members in an assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities. The position partners with the manager on onboarding and precepting PCA and ACP staff, mentors and coaches team members, supports quality initiatives, and performs all responsibilities of the primary role. This is an onsite, full-time position on the Medicine Specialties department at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is 72 hours per pay period on night shifts. Pay is $19.67–$25.57 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Six months of relevant experience.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Partner with the manager to assign and lead onboarding and precepting of new PCA and ACP staff.
Mentor, monitor, coach, and evaluate PCA and ACP staff, especially regarding productivity and quality management.
Serve as a positive role model by promoting efficiency, quality, teamwork, and cooperation.
Lead quality initiatives such as fall prevention and skin protection, as well as identified PCA and ACP workflow changes and education.
Perform all responsibilities of the primary role.
Take responsibility for handling simple or complex issues, or provide guidance to team members.

Benefits

Performance bonus through UCHealth’s 3-Year Incentive Bonus.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with an eligible high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.