Compassionate Patient Care Associate | Day Shift

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

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse in the day shift. The PCA collects patient data, provides personal care, performs point-of-care testing like glucose, helps with turning, positioning, and mobilization, and supports care transitions toward discharge.

The role emphasizes compliant, compassionate care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data and vital signs.
• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, nutrition, and hydration.
• Perform point-of-care testing such as blood glucose.
• Turn, position, and mobilize patients as needed.
• Document all care in the patient record and assist with discharge planning.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse in the day shift. The PCA collects patient data, provides personal care, performs point-of-care testing like glucose, helps with turning, positioning, and mobilization, and supports care transitions toward discharge.

The role emphasizes compliant, compassionate care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team.