Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Surgical Unit
About The Position
Glens Falls Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for its Inpatient Surgical Unit. The role is suitable for students, healthcare workers, and entry-level candidates with a background or interest in healthcare who want to develop their skills and gain clinical experience working directly with patients. The PCA provides compassionate, patient-centered care to adult and pediatric patients recovering from a wide variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, urological, thoracic, vascular, gynecological, ENT, and general surgery. The role works alongside registered nurses and an experienced interdisciplinary team, supporting patients through recovery and their transition home. Compensation is $18.75 to $28.13 per hour. The exact rate is determined case by case based on experience, education, and certifications, which may exceed the listed requirements. Shift differentials may provide additional pay. The hospital also describes structured pathways for professional advancement and tuition reimbursement for continued education and training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for caring for and supporting others.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification can be earned after hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform first-level patient care, including promoting hygiene and mobility.
- Measure and record patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Respond to patient and family needs and requests.
- Assist and support physicians and nurses during routine procedures and treatments as needed.
- Report observations and changes in patient condition to the responsible RN for timely evaluation and response.
- Prepare hospital rooms.
- Change patients’ bed sheets and pillows, and turn or reposition patients in bed.
- Deliver meals to patients and assist with feeding.
- Help patients dress and assist with toileting needs.
- Bathe patients.
- Listen to patients’ concerns, record them, and report them to a nurse.
- Serve as a patient companion when needed.
Benefits
- Shift differentials provide the opportunity for additional pay.
- Structured pathways for professional advancement.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
