Albany Medical Center
Patient Care Associate: D5N Neurosciences-36 hrs/week, Nights
Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, United States
Department/Unit: Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5N
Work Shift: Night (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, 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. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with material coordinators for the use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring observation. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team and assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collects 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.
Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.
Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care.
Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care.
Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion, and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.
Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Demonstrates standard and transmission-based precautions and infection control techniques.
Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.
Documents all care in the patient record.
Qualifications
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, emergency technician – preferred.
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Work Shift: Night (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, 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. The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with material coordinators for the use, stocking, and storage of supplies. The Patient Care Assistant participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring observation. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team and assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collects 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.
Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.
Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care.
Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care.
Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion, and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.
Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Demonstrates standard and transmission-based precautions and infection control techniques.
Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.
Documents all care in the patient record.
Qualifications
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, emergency technician – preferred.
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