Patient Care Associate I (PCA I) - Intensive Care Unit/Progressive Care Unit

Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls · $18.75–$28.13/hr (stated in the posting)

Compensation: $18.75 to $28.13 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)

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!

Team Impact

Serving as the stepdown unit to our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring and a higher level of nursing support than a traditional inpatient unit. As a PCU PCA, you'll work directly with the RNs to care for medically complex patients while using critical thinking and collaboration to promote recovery and positive patient outcomes.

As an ICU PCA, you'll provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and life-sustaining therapies. Working in a collaborative critical care environment with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, you'll partner closely with the RNs to deliver evidence-based care during some of each patient's most critical moments. This role is ideal for candidates with healthcare experience who enjoy acute care and are eager to expand their clinical knowledge while making a meaningful impact.

Why Choose Glens Falls Hospital?

Competitive base rate of $18.75 to $28.13/hour based on your experience
Extra pay available through shift differentials
Clear, structured pathways for rapid professional advancement
Tuition Reimbursement: We help pay for your continued education and training
Make a lasting impact right here in the heart of Glens Falls

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

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
Deliver 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

What You Bring (Qualifications)

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for caring and supporting others
Patient care experience (preferred, not required)
Medical terminology knowledge (a helpful plus)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (can be earned after hire)

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.

Entry-Level, 7am-7pm

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