Day Shift Patient Care Associate — Hands-On Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Day shift in Short Stay Surgical. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, PCAs collect patient data, provide personal care, assist with turning and mobility, and support discharge planning across the acute stay.

The PCA is trained for technical tasks such as blood draws and ECGs. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe care environment and collaborating with supply coordinators for materials; activity

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• < 1 year experience in health care or completion of CNA course preferred.
• CNA course preferred; paramedic/emergency technician experience also mentioned as preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology; ability to communicate cooperatively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data, including vital signs, height/weight, and intake/output.
• Report abnormal findings to the RN and care team.
• Participate in care planning and nursing report process.
• Provide personal care and assist with eating, hydration, grooming, and toileting.
• Document all care in the patient record.

Skills

Vital signs data collection

Patient care

Blood draw

ECG

Communication with RN

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA course

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Day shift in Short Stay Surgical. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, PCAs collect patient data, provide personal care, assist with turning and mobility, and support discharge planning across the acute stay.

The PCA is trained for technical tasks such as blood draws and ECGs. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe care environment and collaborating with supply coordinators for materials; activity