Role OverviewThe Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse, collecting patient data, performing personal care, and assisting with caring for the needs of assigned patients. The PCA promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care and participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean environment.
What You Will Do
Collects patient data, completes personal care, performs point of care testing, turns and positions patients, and assists with caring for the needs of assigned patients. Performs technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Patient Care Assistant assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers. They incorporate patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care and utilize standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent
- less than 1 year experience in a health care setting or completion of certified nurse assistant course
- experience as a paramedic, emergency technician
- 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
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