Patient Care Associate; E7-PICU 36/hrs/wk, Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide assistance with patients requiring 1:1 observation.
Requirements
- Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse
- Collect patient data
- Complete personal care of the patient
- Perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose
- Turn & position and/or mobilize patients
- Assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients
- Promote the availability of resources for patient care
- Collaborate with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care
- Provide assistance with patients requiring 1:1 observation
Responsibilities
- Collect patient data
- Complete personal care of the patient
- Perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose
- Turn & position and/or mobilize patients
- Assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay
- Promote the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care
- Provide assistance with patients requiring 1:1 observation
Benefits
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
