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D7 Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Patient Care Associate- 12 hours/ week NIGHT SHIFT

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY • 4h ago

Department/Unit:

General Pediatrics-D7

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

The Patient Care Associate (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 & 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 Patient Care Associate promotes the availability of resources for patient care through stocking, and storage of supplies.

The Patient Care Associate participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to provide the service of activity companion for patients requiring 1:1 observation.

The Patient Care Associate is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collects 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.

Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.

Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.

Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care

Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.

Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care

Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.

Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.

Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

Demonstrates standard and transmission, based precautions and infection control techniques.

Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.

Documents all care in the patient record.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent - required

Currently enrolled in a college or university RN program.

experience as a paramedic, emergency technician - preferred

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.

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently

Carrying - Frequently

Pushing - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

This is the perfect job for College Students who are able to commit to working one 12-hour night shift per week all year round! You must be able to work Friday or Saturday Night shift as well as 1 winter and 1 summer holiday per year!

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!?

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 to information is based on a "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.

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