Patient Care Assistant PRN

Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health
Shift: PRN Varied

About the Health System
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patients unique needs and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community we invite you to apply!

Benefits
Affordable medical dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
6 paid holidays for full time employees
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

Copper Spring East 72 bed facility located in Gilbert AZ and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

Position Summary:
Responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered patients are supervised that safety is maintained and patients and guests are treated with respect and dignity.

Qualifications and requirements
Education: High school degree preferred.
License: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred.
Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
Additional Requirements: Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. Where applicable must obtain and maintain agency affiliation.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care
Performs specific documentation in the patients record
Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmentally
Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

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