Join Onsight Healthcares' Personal Care Assistant Team at Shaker Place Rehab and Nursing Center!
Full-time Position w/Benefits | $18/hour | Day And Evening shifts
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!
Job Summary and Qualifications
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
Day Shift Employees will work 5 eight hour shifts
Monday - Friday and every other weekend
Day Shift - 7:00am - 3:00pm
Evening Shift Employees 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