Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Full-Time , Night shift , 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm - 7:15 am Patient Care Assistant - Medical/Surgical (D2) Employment Type : Full Time or Part tIme 6:45 pm - 7:15 am Department: Medical/Surgical-D2 Salary Range : $18.56 - $24.72/ hour based on verified education and experience About Saratoga Hospital At Saratoga Hospital , we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. About the Role We’re looking for a dedicated Patient Care Assistantto join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our patient careteam, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Delivers direct patient care with maximum comfort and anticipates patient needs to satisfy the needs of patients. Provides for patient safety through preventive measures. Administers treatments such as enemas, warm soaks, ice packs, simple dressing changes, pre-op skin preparation and post-mortem care. Responds to patient/family requests (tells patient/family what to expect, when and why; informs patient/family when problems arise). Demonstrates attitudes and/or behaviors in interacting with others that are courteous, polite, concerned, friendly and respectful. In designated areas, rounds on patients every two hours. Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes/abnormal results or complaintsabout a patient's condition to the RN. Collects physical, social and emotional data on patients and participates in associated care planning for patients. What You Bring High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Hospital patient care experience preferred. BLS or obtain within first year of employment. Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. Must be able to multi-task while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally. Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team and independently Why Saratoga Hospital A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr