Patient Care Associate: Neuro Progressive Care D5E Day Shift

Position Details

Department/Unit:
Neuro Progressive Care - D5E

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $37,440.00 - $48,672.00

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point‑of‑care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn and position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay.

The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography and promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Material’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The PCA also participates in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care and may provide activity companion services for patients requiring observation. The PCA is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team, ensuring that competent and compassionate care is uniformly delivered to customers.

• Collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.
• Report abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
• Participate in care planning and the nursing report process.
• Incorporate patient/family rights to participate in decision‑making about their care.
• Utilize standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
• Provide personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care.
• Assist the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Incorporate safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion, and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.
• Employ strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Demonstrate standard transmission‑based precautions and infection control techniques.
• Provide details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.
• Document all care in the patient record.

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent – required.
• Less than 1 year experience in a health care setting or completion of a certified nurse assistant course – preferred.
• Experience as a paramedic or emergency technician – preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (medium proficiency).
• Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.

• Standing – constantly.
• Walking – constantly.
• Sitting – rarely.
• Lifting – frequently.
• Carrying – frequently.
• Pushing – occasionally.
• Pulling – occasionally.
• Climbing – occasionally.
• Balancing – occasionally.
• Stooping – frequently.
• Kneeling – frequently.
• Crouching – frequently.
• Crawling – occasionally.
• Reaching – frequently.
• Handling – frequently.
• Grasping – frequently.
• Feeling – constantly.
• Talking – constantly.
• Hearing – constantly.
• Repetitive motions – constantly.
• Eye/hand/foot coordination – constantly.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.

Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.