Patient Care Associate: C8 (Cardiothoracic Surgery)-12hrs/wk, Days

Job Title Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Department & Shift Post Cardiothoracic Surgery – C8, Day shift Salary $43,599 – $56,679 per year 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 certified nurse assistant course – preferred. Experience as a paramedic, emergency technician – preferred. Basic knowledge of medical terminology (medium proficiency). Honest, punctual, and performs job in adherence to highest standards of ethical conduct. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Physical Demands Standing – constantly. Walking – constantly. Sitting – constantly. Lifting – rarely. Carrying – frequently. Pushing – frequently. Pulling – occasionally. Climbing – occasionally. Balancing – occasionally. Stooping – occasionally. Kneeling – frequently. Crouching – frequently. Crawling – frequently. Reaching – occasionally. Handling – frequently. Grasping – frequently. Feeling – frequently. Talking – constantly. Hearing – constantly. Repetitive motions – constantly. Eye/Hand/Foot coordination – constantly. EEO Statement Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Benefits Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System