Neuro Progressive Care PCA (Day Shift)

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Neuro Progressive Care - D5E unit. You will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, collect patient data, assist with personal care, and support discharge planning with tasks such as glucose testing and patient mobilization.

The position is a day shift in Albany, NY, with an hourly rate of $19–$23. It emphasizes compassionate, teamwork-oriented care and safe environment maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and intake/output.
• Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
• Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.
• Assists with personal care, including bathing, oral care, grooming, and alimentation.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and adheres to infection control practices.
• Documents all care in the patient record.
• Performs point-of-care testing such as glucose when trained.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Neuro Progressive Care - D5E unit. You will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, collect patient data, assist with personal care, and support discharge planning with tasks such as glucose testing and patient mobilization.

The position is a day shift in Albany, NY, with an hourly rate of $19–$23. It emphasizes compassionate, teamwork-oriented care and safe environment maintenance.