Patient Care Assistant

$18 - $29/Yr

Saratoga Hospital - Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Springs, NY

Hospitals

About the position

Delivers patient centered care in a safe and healing environment that is timely, consistent and effective; resulting in the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care with maximum comfort and anticipates patient needs to satisfy the needs of patients.
• Provides for patient safety through preventive measures.
• Administers treatments such as enemas, warm soaks, ice packs, simple dressing changes, pre-op skin preparation and post mortem care.
• Responds to patient/family requests (tells patient/family what to expect, when and why; informs patient/family when problems arise).
• Demonstrates attitudes and/or behaviors in interacting with others that are courteous, polite, concerned, friendly and respectful.
• In designated areas, rounds on patients every two hours.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes/abnormal results or complaints in patient's condition to the RN.
• Collects physical, social and emotional data on patient and participates in associated care planning for patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Hospital patient care experience preferred.
• BLS or obtain within first year of employment.