Night-Shift Patient Care Associate

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 with no copay

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Albany Med Health System performs bedside care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, collects vitals, and assists with activities of daily living. This role supports discharge progress and may include 1:1 observation as needed.

It emphasizes infection control, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure a safe, clean environment and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Paramedic/EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data including vital signs, height, weight, intake/output.
• Provide personal care: bathing, feeding, grooming, hygiene.
• Turn, position, mobilize patients and assist with discharge progression.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Honesty & punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Albany Med Health System performs bedside care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, collects vitals, and assists with activities of daily living. This role supports discharge progress and may include 1:1 observation as needed.

It emphasizes infection control, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure a safe, clean environment and high-quality patient care.