Night PCA: Essential Patient Care & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the Colorectal Surgery & Urology unit on the night shift. You will collect patient data, assist with personal care, mobilize patients, and support safety and infection control.

The role emphasizes compassionate, respectful care, teamwork, and ongoing education, with a Basic Life Support certification expected. Regular orientation includes skills validation and use of hospital systems; you will contribute to discharge

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 6 months related experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course is desired.
• Honest and punctual; adheres to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data including vital signs, height, weight, and glucose monitoring.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and feeding.
• Mobilize patients and assist with range of motion, turns, and ambulation.
• Support safety by infection control, fall prevention, and use of safety alarms.
• Provide 1:1 observation for patients requiring continuous monitoring.
• Participate in care planning and document patient progress.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and stock supplies.
• Engage in teamwork and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the Colorectal Surgery & Urology unit on the night shift. You will collect patient data, assist with personal care, mobilize patients, and support safety and infection control.

The role emphasizes compassionate, respectful care, teamwork, and ongoing education, with a Basic Life Support certification expected. Regular orientation includes skills validation and use of hospital systems; you will contribute to discharge