Patient Care Associate: E4, 24hr/wk, Night
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and assists the caregiving team in delivering competent, compassionate patient care. During assigned work periods, the PCA collects patient data, provides personal care, performs point-of-care testing such as whole blood glucose testing, turns and positions or mobilizes patients, and helps meet the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including transitions during the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography. The PCA collaborates with Materials Coordinators to support the availability, stocking, and storage of patient-care supplies, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe care environment. The PCA may also serve as an activity companion for patients requiring 1:1 observation. The role includes collecting and reporting patient information, contributing to care planning and nursing reports, supporting patient and family participation and communication, providing personal care and assistance with daily activities, and documenting care in the patient record. The position is listed as 24 hours per week on the night shift in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist - E4 unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology (medium proficiency).
- Honesty, punctuality, and adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.
- Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.
Nice To Haves
- Less than one year of experience in a health care setting or completion of a certified nurse assistant course.
- Experience as a paramedic or emergency technician.
Responsibilities
- Collect patient information, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.
- Report abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse and patient care team.
- Participate in care planning and the nursing report process.
- Incorporate patient and family rights to participate in care decisions.
- Use standardized techniques to keep patients and families informed.
- Provide personal care, including bathing, oral care, and skin care.
- Assist patients with eating, hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Incorporate safe patient handling into basic restorative care, including ambulation, range of motion, and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.
- Promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
- Follow standard and transmission-based precautions and infection control techniques.
- Provide the RN with details about patient progress toward goals and outcomes.
- Document all care in the patient record.
- Perform point-of-care testing such as whole blood glucose testing, and technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography, as trained.
- Collaborate with Materials Coordinators to support the use, stocking, and storage of supplies.
- May provide activity-companion services for patients requiring 1:1 observation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
