Certified Personal Care Assistant - FT Evening Shift at Onsight Healthcare
Albany, NY 12211
About the Job
Are you a people-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional patient service? Onsight Healthcare is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team at Shaker Place Rehab and Nursing Center. Step into an exciting career where you'll make a difference in the lives of patients, visitors, and staff every day.
Why Choose working for Onsight Healthcare?
Meaningful Impact - Be part of a supportive team that brings comfort and assistance when most needed.
Professional Growth - Start your career in healthcare by developing valuable customer and patient-directed service skills in a dynamic environment.
Positive Work Environment - Join a company that values teamwork, inclusivity, respect, and employee well-being.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 19 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Eligible to work for any U.S. employer
- Active PCA License issued by the State of New York
- Must have at least 1 year of experience in hospital or healthcare
- Must have at least 3 years of professional work experience
Please note that due to this facility being a government ran facility, screening and completing all hospital requirements can take upwards of 6-weeks. However, if you have already completed "finger-print screening" for the state of New York within the past 5-months it will significantly speed up onboarding.
About You
You are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for helping others. A Team player, who respects residents' privacy, encourages engagement in activities, and shows a commitment to continuous learning in healthcare practices. You have amazing interpersonal skills and are an active listener who practices empathy daily. You know how to de-escalate difficult situations, and how to keep a calm and composed demeanor.
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career where your dedication and service make a difference? Apply now to join our team!
About The Role
As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will provide personal care services and continuous observation of patients at our client's facility. In collaboration with the medical staff, you will help improve the quality of life for patients by supporting them through daily household tasks and social activities. This includes assisting with cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, companionship and so much more.
Location
- Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Albany, NY
Shift Details
- Full-Time Employee will work 5 eight hour shifts
- Monday - Friday and every other weekend
- Evening Shift - 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Position Overview
Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Working with professionalism, integrity, and compassion, you will support your team and together represent Onsight Healthcare throughout the facility.
- Assist patients with daily activities (grooming, bathing, feeding)
- Assist the Nursing staff with duties including administering patient vitals.
- Assist nursing staff in creating, maintaining, and providing a safe environment.
- Immediately report all changes in condition of the patient to appropriate supervisor and staff members.
- Follow required policies to avoid transmission of illness by correctly wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks and gloves.
- Alert nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction
- Adhere to confidentiality and patients' rights policy as outlined in the healthcare facility's HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Attend required healthcare facility training and orientation programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- At least 19 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Active PCA License issued by the State of New York
- At least 6 months of experience in a healthcare environment is required
- At least 1 year of experience in patient care within a hospital environment is preferred
- Authorized to work for any employer within the United States
- Ability to pass all onboarding screening processes, including all healthcare facility's pre-assignments and medical requirements
- With professionalism, integrity, and compassion, you support your team and together represent Onsight Healthcare throughout the facility
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Adequately operate apps/technology on a tablet and learn new software that may have to be applied to the daily tasks for this role
- Safely and physically able to effectively handle and maneuver equipment and/or patients throughout the site as needed
- This role will require continuous physical engagement including walking, standing, and ambulating of patients
- Will effectively build relationships with hospital staff, patients, guests, and your team members
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Facility Requirements
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pre-employment drug test
- Flu Vaccine
- Additional facility requirements may apply
Compensation
- $18.00/hour
- DailyPay App available (fees may apply)
- Annual Merit-Based Pay Raises
- Advancement Opportunities
Benefits
- Uniforms provided
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Life and Accidental Insurance
About Us
Onsight Healthcare provides our healthcare partners with comprehensive valet, healthcare, and customer service solutions that focus on patient care. Our business is delivering creative multi-service solutions and building dynamic teams that function as an extension of our client’s healthcare facility.
Onsight Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.