Patient Care Assistant - Day Shift

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Position Summary

The Prairie Recovery Center is seeking a full‑time Patient Care Assistant to serve as an active part of the patient treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to clients. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about mental health or substance abuse patient care in a fast‑paced environment with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Openings for day shifts (7am‑7pm). Candidates must be flexible to shift scheduling, including weekends, though we will work to try and meet the needs of candidates.

• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and establishing and maintaining good health by using effective, therapeutic communication techniques.
• Conduct environmental rounds of the facility for safety, and document observations.
• Facilitate patients’ participation in therapeutic activities and groups.
• Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist in cleaning common areas.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within the Ethos Behavioral Health Group family of companies.
• Competitive hourly compensation, negotiated individually with each applicant.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; a degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or an appropriate therapeutic discipline is preferred, though not required.

Experience:

One year of related experience, with prior work experience in the recovery space, mental health and/or substance abuse treatment preferred.

Licensure:
Must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.