Patient Care Assistant; PCA

Overview

Join to apply for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I role at Woodland Springs Behavioral Health
. This is the Night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) at Woodland Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health. Woodland Springs is a nationally known healthcare organization with facilities across the country, focusing on compassionate behavioral health services including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to support positive patient outcomes.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling to help you provide quality patient care. Join our team in Conroe, Texas, to build a career that touches lives.

• Observe and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, and related duties. This includes conducting 15-minute checks, monitoring for contraband, evaluating changes in condition, and providing line-of-sight or one-on-one care as directed.
• Assist with tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care, including vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrate effective milieu management skills to promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompany patients to off-unit activities such as meals, outside breaks, off-unit visits, off-building activities, and appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital-owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

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

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Mental Health Care