Patient Care Aide : Full-Time

Valley Hope of Atchison, located just northwest of Kansas City, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972. Join our team and experience why we have one of the highest employment satisfaction scores throughout all of Valley Hope.

About the role

Assists nursing staff in providing care for patients in accordance with identified treatment plans. Supports a residential treatment facility setting that requires walking throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Measures vital signs 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.
• Provides support to nursing staff as needed for medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).
• Adheres to Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients as directed.
• Completes waived testing as assigned.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPAA.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
• Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner, treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in nursing preferred.
• One (1) year of work experience in behavioral or healthcare work environment including direct patient care.
• Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility.
• Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred.

Pay

Starting up to $16/hr. (based on education and experience). Shift differentials:

• Night: $5.00
• Weekend Night: $5.50
• Weekend Day: $1.00

Benefits

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• Additional perks designed with you in mind

Schedule

Full-time, 1:30pm-10pm