Pediatric Night Shift PCA — Compassionate Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage with no

Copay at Albany Medical Center

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support the General Pediatrics unit during the night shift. You will collect patient data, assist with personal care, perform point-of-care testing, and help with mobilization and discharge planning.

Under RN supervision, the PCA will document care, participate in care planning, and maintain a safe, clean environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required; shift starts 7:00 pm and ends 7:23 am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data including vital signs, height/weight and intake/output.
• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, feeding, hygiene).
• Assist with mobilization and safe patient handling.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose) and assist with care planning.
• Document care in the patient record and communicate findings to RN.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Punctuality

Ethical conduct

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Certified Nurse Assistant course

Paramedic / Emergency Technician

Job description

Albany Med Health System seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support the General Pediatrics unit during the night shift. You will collect patient data, assist with personal care, perform point-of-care testing, and help with mobilization and discharge planning.

Under RN supervision, the PCA will document care, participate in care planning, and maintain a safe, clean environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required; shift starts 7:00 pm and ends 7:23 am.