Patient Care Associate: Activity Companion, Per Diem

Albany Medical Center
📍 Albany, NY, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

Department/Unit:
Float Pool


Work Shift:
Staffing Options Program (United States of America)


Salary Range:
$43,599.00 - $56,679.00


The Patient Care Associate (PCA): Activity Companion has the primary responsibility to assist the Registered Professional Nurse in consistently monitoring patients with a potential for self-inflicted or accidental injury, or with eating disorders to maintain safety. During the assigned work period, PCA: Activity Companion will collect patient data, complete personal care of the patient, perform point of care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn & position and/or mobilize patients, and assist with caring for the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA: Activity Companion remains within close proximity of the patient at risk for self-harm and is trained to provide support through provision of divisional activ...

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Job Details

  • Location Albany, NY
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 12, 2026