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    Patient Care Associate - Albany, United States - Albany Medical Center

    Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical Center Albany, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Department/Unit:
    The Birth Place - Gyn


    Work Shift:
    Staffing Options Program (United States of America)

    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 vital sign collection and lab collection.

    The Patient Care Assistant promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materials Coordinators for 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 1:1 observation.

    The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers.

    This program is designed for students matriculated to a college or university. This position allows students to gain patient care experience in the hospital.

    The candidate will be available to work either during college breaks OR while college is in session providing time for studies.

    Expedited orientation will be included to anticipate quick start on the unit of hire.

    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.

    Unit-based care with possibility of floating to other units as needed

    Qualifications

    Matriculated into under-graduate or graduate program - required

    Available to work 24 or 36 hours during breaks OR school year - required


    Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession.

    Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others.

    Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
    Physical Demands

    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

    Working Conditions

    Extreme cold - Rarely

    Extreme heat - Rarely

    Humidity - Rarely

    Wet - Rarely

    Noise - Constantly

    Hazards - Frequently

    Temperature Change - Rarely

    Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

    Vibration - Rarely

    Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical CenterAlbany 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.

    Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center​

    Albany Medical 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 Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.


    Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

    Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration.

    We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

    Excellent health care coverage ) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

    A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing )


    Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children's hospital.

    Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.


    Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

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