Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Telemetry

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

13d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Telemetry role at Glens Falls Hospital involves performing first-level patient care, including promoting hygiene and mobility, measuring and recording vital signs, responding to patient and family needs, and assisting healthcare professionals with procedures. The role also includes preparing hospital rooms, changing linens, assisting with feeding, bathing, and toileting, and acting as a patient companion when necessary. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, opportunities for professional advancement, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for caring and supporting others
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (can be earned after hire)

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience
Medical terminology knowledge

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobility
Measure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
Responds to patient/family needs and requests
May assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatments
Report all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and response
Prepare hospital rooms
Change patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their beds
Deliver meals to patients and assist with feeding
Help patients dress and/or assist with toileting needs
Bathe patients
Listen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse
Patient companion when needed