Patient Care Associate: Coronary Care Unit-D2E 36 hrs per week, 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 the service of activity companion for patients requiring 1:1 observations. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers. Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output. Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team. Participates in care planning and the nursing report process. Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed. Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices. Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Demonstrates standard and transmission, based precautions and infection control techniques. Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN. Documents all care in the patient record.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6 months related experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course and/or experience as a paramedic, emergency technician is desired
- Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession
- Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
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
- Promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies
- Participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care
- Provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring 1:1 observations
- Assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers
- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output
- Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team
- Participates in care planning and the nursing report process
- Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care
- Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed
- Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care
- Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices
- Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment
- Demonstrates standard and transmission, based precautions and infection control techniques
- Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN
- Documents all care in the patient record
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
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
