About the Role
Glens Falls Hospital is seeking dedicated individuals to provide first-level patient care, promoting hygiene and mobility. This role offers competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and tuition reimbursement, allowing you to make a lasting impact in the Glens Falls community.
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
- Respond to patient/family needs and requests
- Assist and support physicians/nurses during routine procedures and treatments
- Report all observations and changes in patient condition to the responsible RN
- Prepare hospital rooms
- Change patients’ bed sheets, pillows and turn or reposition 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
- Provide patient companionship when needed
Requirements
- 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)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Location
- Glens Falls
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience level
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Tuition Reimbursement
Salary/Compensations
- $18.75 to $28.13 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive base rate
- Extra pay available through shift differentials
- Clear, structured pathways for rapid professional advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Valuable and competitive benefits offerings
About the Company
- 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.
- 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!
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
