Night Shift Patient Care Aide - Compassionate Support

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

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift in the Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal Hospitalist unit. You will collect patient data, assist with personal care, and help ensure a clean, safe environment to support discharge planning and transitions of care.

Under RN direction, the PCA performs basic procedures and promotes timely care delivery. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care and collaboration with the care team at Albany Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course preferred.
• Experience as a paramedic or emergency technician preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Honest, punctual and ethical conduct per Albany Medical Center standards.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collects data such as vital signs, height/weight, intake and output.
• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, feeding, and hydration.
• Assist with turning, positioning and mobility.
• Document all care in the patient record.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with infection control.
• May provide activity companionship for patients needing supervision.

Skills

Communication

Hard work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Certified Nursing Assistant coursework

Paramedic/EMT experience (preferred)

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift in the Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal Hospitalist unit. You will collect patient data, assist with personal care, and help ensure a clean, safe environment to support discharge planning and transitions of care.

Under RN direction, the PCA performs basic procedures and promotes timely care delivery. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care and collaboration with the care team at Albany Medical Center.