Patient Care Associate- D7 pediatrics, 24hrs/week, Days

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

2d•$43,599 - $56,679

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. The role collects patient data, provides personal care, performs point-of-care testing such as whole blood glucose testing, helps turn, position, and mobilize patients, and supports patient needs with a focus on progress toward discharge and transitions during the acute care stay. PCAs are trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography. They also collaborate with Materials Coordinators to support the use, stocking, and storage of supplies and help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe care environment. PCAs may also provide activity-companion services for patients requiring one-to-one observation. The position is in General Pediatrics-D7 and is suited to someone who enjoys working with children and their families. The role may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information and other information regulated by federal and New York State law. Workforce members must access and disclose only the minimum information necessary for assigned duties and take reasonable steps, consistent with organizational policies and standards, to protect information from unauthorized access or modification. Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology at medium proficiency.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.
Honesty, punctuality, and adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.

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 data, 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 and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
Use safe patient-handling practices for restorative care, including ambulation, range of motion, and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.
Promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Demonstrate standard and transmission-based precautions and infection-control techniques.
Provide the Registered Nurse 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 trained technical procedures such as blood draws and electrocardiography.
Collaborate with Materials Coordinators on the use, stocking, and storage of supplies.
Provide activity-companion services for patients requiring one-to-one observation when asked.