Patient Care Associate - B2 Surgical and Neuroscience ICU - 36hr/wk DAYS

Department/Unit: ICU-Surgical And Neuroscience - B2 Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,923.00 - $54,500.00 Job Summary 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 and 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. Key Responsibilities Promote the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies. Participate in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. Possibly provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring observation. Assist in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team; assure competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers. Collect 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. Report abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team. Participate in care planning and the nursing report process; incorporate patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care. Utilize standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed. Provide personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care; assist with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Incorporate safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices. Employ strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Demonstrate standard and transmission‑based precautions and infection control techniques. Provide details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN; document all care in the patient record. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Six months related experience in a health care setting or completion of a certified nurse assistant course and/or experience as a paramedic, emergency technician is desired. Honesty, punctuality, and performance in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Physical capability to stand, walk, use hands for various job functions, and occasionally sit, kneel, or crouch. Legal and Privacy Statement Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. 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