Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) (Entry-Level)

at  Glens Falls Hospital

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!

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

• Perform all aspects of first-level patient care including promoting hygiene and mobility
• Measure and record patients’ vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
• Responds 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
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