Neonatal ICU Patient Care Assistant

Albany-Medical-Center; City of Albany (NY); In loco; USD 44.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Neonatal ICU on the day shift. You will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse, collecting patient data and providing personal care to promote progress toward discharge.

The role includes basic testing, patient mobilization, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care in a dynamic neonatal unit.

Competenze

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of health care experience or completion of a certified nurse assistant course preferred.
• Experience as a paramedic or emergency technician preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Mansioni

• Collect data and vital signs; document in the patient record.
• Provide personal care including bathing, eating, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, turning, and positioning; safe patient handling.
• Perform point-of-care testing such as glucose when needed.
• Report abnormal findings to the RN and care team.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and participate in care planning.

Conoscenze

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Ethical conduct

Formazione

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CNA certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Neonatal ICU on the day shift. You will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse, collecting patient data and providing personal care to promote progress toward discharge.

The role includes basic testing, patient mobilization, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care in a dynamic neonatal unit.