A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
Full-time 1:30pm-10pm Valley Hope of Atchison has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to join our dedicated and passionate team! Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter, C ompassion, and C ommitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you! Valley Hope of Atchison, located just northwest of Kansas City, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972. Come join our team and see for yourself why we had one of the highest employment satisfaction scores throughout all of Valley Hope!
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
Valid and unrestricted driver's license. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Preferred:
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
COMPENSATION
Starting up to $16/hr. (based on education and experience)
Shift Differential 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 And more perks designed with you in mind!
JOB SUMMARY
Assists nursing staff in providing care for patients in accordance with identified treatment plans. Measures vital signs patients 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. Perform 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 HIPPA. Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines. Adheres to Valley Hope's philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care. 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 including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
