Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Surgical Unit

The Impact You Can Make Glens Falls Hospital is looking for students, healthcare workers, and entry level candidates with a background or interest in the healthcare field to join our team as a Patient Care Associate (PCA). If you are an individual who loves caring for and supporting others, this is a perfect position for you! Come grow your skills in healthcare and gain clinical experience working directly with patients! Team Impact In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. As part of the patient care team, the PCA ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, as well as appropriate utilization of resources. The PCA ensures comfort and the first level of care for patients. The patient care team identifies desired outcomes for each patient based on assessment data, and plan of care and completes ongoing assessments to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes. Some highlights of this opportunity include: Full time, part time, and per diem shifts available. Days, evenings, and overnight schedules Great opportunity for advancement for those with an interest in patient care Shift differentials Tuition reimbursement Clinical ladder for professional advancement Opportunities in multiple departments including: Behavioral Health Emergency Department Float Pool Intensive Care Unit Infusion Center Medical Medical Imaging Oncology Operating Room Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Surgical Telemetry Vascular Access How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobility Measure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressure Respond to patient/family needs and requests May assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatments Report all observations, changes in patient condition to responsible RN for timely, appropriate evaluation and response Prepare hospital rooms Change patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turning or repositioning patients in their beds Delivers meals to patients and assist with feeding Help patients dress and/or assist with toileting needs Bathe patients Listen to patients’ concerns, record them and report them to a nurse Patient companion when needed Education/Accredited Programs High school diploma/GED equivalent required Medical terminology a plus Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; can be obtained after hire Skills/Abilities Patient care experience strongly preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.50 to $27.75 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Glens Falls Hospital