Patient Care Associate I
Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY12d • $19 - $28
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Patient Care Associate I
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Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Intensive Care Unit/Progressive Care Unit
Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY
•$19 - $28
About The Position
Glens Falls Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role is suited to students, healthcare workers, and entry-level candidates with a background or interest in healthcare who want to develop clinical skills while working directly with patients. In the PCU, which serves as a stepdown unit from the ICU, the PCA works with registered nurses to care for medically complex patients who need close monitoring and increased nursing support. In the ICU, the PCA supports care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and life-sustaining therapies, partnering with RNs in a collaborative critical-care environment with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. Compensation is $18.75 to $28.13 per hour, with the exact rate determined case by case based on experience, education, and relevant certifications. Shift differentials may provide additional pay. The hospital also describes structured advancement pathways and tuition reimbursement. The employer’s benefits summary applies to active full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for caring for and supporting others.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be earned after hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform first-level patient care, including promoting hygiene and mobility.
- Measure and record patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Respond to patient and family needs and requests.
- Assist and support physicians and nurses during routine procedures and treatments, as needed.
- Report observations and changes in patient condition to the responsible RN for timely evaluation and response.
- Prepare hospital rooms.
- Change bed sheets and pillows, and turn or reposition patients in bed.
- Deliver meals to patients and assist with feeding.
- Help patients dress and assist with toileting needs.
- Bathe patients.
- Listen to patients’ concerns, record them, and report them to a nurse.
- Serve as a patient companion when needed.
Benefits
- Shift differentials
- Structured pathways for professional advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive base pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
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