Patient Care Associate: E8 (Rehab), 36 hr/wk, Days

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

24d•$41,923 - $54,500

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 care to assigned patients. During the assigned work period, the PCA collects patient data, provides personal care, performs point-of-care testing such as whole blood glucose testing, turns, positions, and mobilizes patients, and supports care needs with a focus on progress toward discharge, including transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography. The PCA helps ensure the availability of patient-care resources by collaborating with Materiel’s Coordinators on the use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The role also contributes to maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe care environment and may include serving as an activity companion for patients requiring 11 observation.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology (medium proficiency).
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.
Honest and punctual, and adheres to the highest standards of ethical conduct defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.

Nice To Haves

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 relevant to health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.
Report abnormal findings to the RN 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.
Use safe patient-handling practices in 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.
Collaborate with Materiel’s Coordinators to support the use, stocking, and storage of supplies.
May provide activity companionship for patients requiring 11 observation.