Compassionate Hospital Patient Care Assistant

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in a day shift. The PCA will collect patient data, perform basic care, assist with activities of daily living, and support the care team toward discharge.

Responsibilities include data collection, patient assistance, care planning participation, and documentation. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and emphasizes compassionate, ethical patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent; less than 1 year experience in health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to patient health, including vital signs, height and weight, and intake/output.
• Reports abnormal findings to the RN and care team.
• Participates in care planning and nursing report process.
• Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in care decisions.
• Keeps patients and families informed using standardized techniques.
• Provides personal care including bathing, oral care, grooming, dressing and toileting.
• Assists with eating and hydration, mobility and restorative care.
• Promotes a clean, safe care environment and adheres to infection control practices.
• Documents care in the patient record.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in a day shift. The PCA will collect patient data, perform basic care, assist with activities of daily living, and support the care team toward discharge.

Responsibilities include data collection, patient assistance, care planning participation, and documentation. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and emphasizes compassionate, ethical patient care.