Patient Care Associate: Activity Companion, Per Diem
$43.6k - $56.68kAlbany Medical College
- # Patient Care Associate: Activity Companion, Per DiemApplylocations: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 70168Department/Unit:Float PoolWork Shift:Staffing Options Program (United States of America)Salary Range:$43,599.00 - $56,679.00The Patient Care Associate (PCA): Activity Companion has the primary responsibility to assist the Registered Professional Nurse in consistently monitoring patients with a potential for self-inflicted or accidental injury, or with eating disorders to maintain safety. During the assigned work period, PCA: Activity Companion 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: Activity Companion remains within close proximity of the patient at risk for self-harm and is trained to provide support through provision of divisional activities, and maintenance of a clean and safe environment for healing. The PCA: Activity Companion will accompany the patient during transport and procedures.**Direct Patient Care and Observation*** Maintains observation of the patient at all times, in close proximity, (within 3-4 feet).* Reports changes in patient condition and comfort level to the RN and patient care team.* Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, blood glucose, and food and fluid intake and output.* Collects specimens such as urine, sputum, and stool, and transports as necessary.* 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, positioning, alignment, 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.* Transports patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, isolette, crib, or escorts to various areas within the Hospital* Transports equipment, supplies, patient belongings, pharmaceuticals and specimens to and from other departments, as requested.* Assists with ordering supplies and equipment; maintains designated par levels of supplies in collaboration with Materiel Coordinators.* Provides 1:1 patient observation as assigned.* Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.* Receives report of critical laboratory values and relays to the RN in a timely manner.* Documents all care in the patient record.* Engages the patient in conversation, diversional, and recreational activities to promote comfort, sleep, relaxation and/or reduce agitation.* Assist patients with elimination needs, such as bedpans, commodes and urinals.* Assist patients with mobility needs, such as transfers, ambulation, positioning, and alignment; performance of active/passive range of motion exercises. Uses assistive devices, such as walkers, crutches and various lifting devices when needed.* Assist with specific safety needs in restraint, seizure and Code 10 situations.* Documents all patient care provided on the Observation Sheet every 15 minutes and gives handoff report to the RN and the on-coming Activity Companion or PCA.**Patient Safety*** Supports a system that encourages the identification and analysis of errors and near misses in the context of a safety culture.* Participates in departmental safety inspections to assure compliance with hospital safety standards as assigned.**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 the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center and the tenets of the profession.* Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others.**Physical Demands*** Standing - Constantly* Walking - Constantly* Sitting - Frequently* 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 - ConstantlyThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
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