Glens Falls Hospital
Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Surgical, Full Time Day Shift 12 hours (Entry Lev
Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, New York, United States
Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Surgical, Full Time Day Shift 12 hours (Entry Level)
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Job Description The Impact You Can Make
Glens Falls Hospital is looking for students, healthcare workers, and entry level candidates with a background or interest in the healthcare field to join our team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA). If you are an individual who loves caring for and supporting others, this is a perfect position for you! Come grow your skills in healthcare and gain clinical experience working directly with patients!
Team Impact
In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. As part of the patient care team, the PCA ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriate utilization of resources. The PCA ensures comfort and the first level of care for patients.
The patient care team identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes. Some highlights of this opportunity include:
Full time, part time, and per diem shifts available. Days, evenings, and overnight schedules
Great opportunity for advancement for those with an interest in patient care
Clinical ladder for professional advancement
Opportunities in multiple departments including:
Behavioral Health
Emergency Department
Float Pool
Intensive Care Unit
Infusion Center
Medical
Medical Imaging
Oncology
Operating Room
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Surgical
Telemetry
Vascular Access
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobility
Measure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
Responds to patient/family needs and requests
May assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatments
Report all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and response
Prepare hospital rooms
Change patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their beds
Delivers meals to patients and assist with feeding
Help patients dress and/or assist with toileting needs
Bathe patients
Listen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse
Patient companion when needed
Education/Accredited Programs
High school diploma/GED equivalent required
Medical terminology a plus
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; can be obtained after hire
Skills/Abilities
Patient care experience strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $25.95 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found below.
About Us Mission
Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Job Info
Job Identification 885
Posting Date 12/18/2025, 06:58 PM
Locations 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US
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Job Description The Impact You Can Make
Glens Falls Hospital is looking for students, healthcare workers, and entry level candidates with a background or interest in the healthcare field to join our team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA). If you are an individual who loves caring for and supporting others, this is a perfect position for you! Come grow your skills in healthcare and gain clinical experience working directly with patients!
Team Impact
In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. As part of the patient care team, the PCA ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriate utilization of resources. The PCA ensures comfort and the first level of care for patients.
The patient care team identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitative achievement of desired outcomes. Some highlights of this opportunity include:
Full time, part time, and per diem shifts available. Days, evenings, and overnight schedules
Great opportunity for advancement for those with an interest in patient care
Clinical ladder for professional advancement
Opportunities in multiple departments including:
Behavioral Health
Emergency Department
Float Pool
Intensive Care Unit
Infusion Center
Medical
Medical Imaging
Oncology
Operating Room
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Surgical
Telemetry
Vascular Access
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobility
Measure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
Responds to patient/family needs and requests
May assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatments
Report all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and response
Prepare hospital rooms
Change patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their beds
Delivers meals to patients and assist with feeding
Help patients dress and/or assist with toileting needs
Bathe patients
Listen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse
Patient companion when needed
Education/Accredited Programs
High school diploma/GED equivalent required
Medical terminology a plus
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; can be obtained after hire
Skills/Abilities
Patient care experience strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $25.95 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found below.
About Us Mission
Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Job Info
Job Identification 885
Posting Date 12/18/2025, 06:58 PM
Locations 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US
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