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Acadia Healthcare

Patient Care Tech - PRN

Acadia Healthcare, Scotts Valley, California, United States, 95066

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Description

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: CALIFORNIA

Calculated Hourly Range for role Patient Care Tech - Full Time

State - California: $24.00 per hour plus $3.00 Overnight differential

BENEFITS: For full time staff Only

The Camp Recovery Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our FULL TIME Patient Care Techs. Current benefits include:

Competitive hourly rate

Shift differential for overnight shifts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

Excellent training program

Complimentary AOD education to certify as a substance use disorder counselor

Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

This is a PRN Patient Care Tech position. Shifts are 8-hours, and are overtime eligible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

· Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

· Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

· Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

· Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

· Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

· May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

· May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

· Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

· Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

· Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

· May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

RADT licensure

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Safety Minded: Advanced

Problem Solving: Advanced

Communication: Advanced

Attention to Detail: Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Reg Alcohol Drug Tech

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