Patient Care Associate: B2: Neuro/Surgical ICU-36 hours/week DAYS

Job Overview Department/Unit: ICU‑Surgical And Neuroscience – B2. Work Shift: Day (United States of America). Salary Range: $41,923.00 – $54,500.00. Position Summary: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the Registered Nurse, collecting patient data, performing personal care, and supporting nursing care with a focus on patient progress toward discharge. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography, collaborate with Materiel Coordinators for supplies, and maintain a clean, safe environment. Responsibilities Collect patient data, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output. Perform point‑of‑care testing such as whole blood glucose. Turn, position, and mobilize patients and assist with ambulation, range‑of‑motion exercises, and use of assistive devices. Complete personal care: bathing, oral care, skin care, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Assist patients with eating, hydration, and general hygiene. Provide activity companionship for patients requiring observation. Report abnormal findings to the RN and patient‑care team. Participate in care planning, nursing report process, and documentation in the patient record. Incorporate patient/family rights into decision‑making and use standardized techniques for communication. Collaborate with Materiel Coordinators for stocking, storage, and use of supplies. Employ safe patient‑handling practices and maintain infection‑control standards, including transmission‑based precautions. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. Provide updates on patient progress toward goals and outcomes to the RN. 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. 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 is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr