Patient Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Saratoga Springs, United States Saratoga Hospital Full time

**Summary of Position**:
Delivers patient centered care in a safe and healing environment that is timely, consistent and effective; resulting in the best possible outcomes.

**Primary Job Responsibilities**:
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 complaints in patient's condition to the RN. Collects physical, social and emotional data on patient and participates in associated care planning for patients.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
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.
- Problem solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a team and independently.
- Ability to recognize and effectively manage personal boundaries and the ability to manage personal responses to patient care situations.

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
- Salary Range: $18 - $29.55
- Pay Grade: PC2Location: Saratoga Hospital - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (D1)

Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift, 6A-6:30pm



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