Patient Care Assistant

**Location:** UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO **Department:** PVH Ortho Unit Work Schedule: Full Time, 0\.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) **Shift:** Nights **Pay:** $19\.10 \- $24\.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option **Summary:** Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. **Responsibilities:** * Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output. * Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating. * Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. * Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. Performs administrative/clerical duties as assigned. May assist with arranging patient transfers. * Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast\-paced environment and take appropriate action. **Requirements:** * Minimum Required Education: None required. Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire. Minimum Experience: None required. * **IF APPLICABLE:** BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in\-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well\-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. \* Recognition * Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3\-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. * Performance\-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. * Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well\-being * Medical, dental and vision coverage. * Access to 24/7 mental health and well\-being support for employees and dependents. * Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. * Free Care.com membership. * Voluntary benefits s