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patient care associate - Albany, NY , USA, United States - Albany Med Health System
Description
Department/Unit:
Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Hourly Range:
$19 - $23
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 Materiel's 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 11 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 position is for three 12 hour shifts weekly, 7am to 730pm, alternating weekends, perfect for nursing students, allied health.
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.
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.
