Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) to support daily patient care in the Buffalo, NY area. You will assist with vital signs, basic treatments, transport patients, and provide personal care under supervision.

The role emphasizes hygiene, feeding, safety, charting, and adherence to infection control. No formal education requirement, with BLS training within 60 days of appointment.

Qualifications

• There are no education or experience requirements.
• BLS certification required within 60 days of appointment and maintained.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor input/output.
• Assist with patient care, hygiene, and meals.
• Transport patients and prepare for examinations.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care environment.
• Respond to calls and help with admissions/discharges.
• Follow infection control procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Infection control

Privacy/confidentiality

Mobility assistance

Communication

Tools

Aseptic techniques

Be mindful of patient safety

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) to support daily patient care in the Buffalo, NY area. You will assist with vital signs, basic treatments, transport patients, and provide personal care under supervision.

The role emphasizes hygiene, feeding, safety, charting, and adherence to infection control. No formal education requirement, with BLS training within 60 days of appointment.