Patient Care Associate PCA 25-30079

Job Title: Patient Care Associate
Location: New York NY 10019
Duration: 60 Days
Shift: Monday Friday 11:00 AM 7:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Patient Care Associate to join the clinical team. This role supports registered nurses by assisting with patient care tasks daily living activities and clinical procedures while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Record vital signs (BP pulse temperature respirations) intake/output and patient pain ratings.

• Assist patients with feeding bathing mouth care toileting mobility and ambulation.

• Support dietary functions including tray delivery/collection menu assistance and supplement preparation.

• Provide one-to-one or close observation for patient safety suicide prevention or elopement risks.

• Maintain patient isolation protocols under RN direction.

• Perform patient rounding focusing on toileting comfort positioning and pain management.

Clinical Support

• Collect specimens perform venipuncture and EKGs assist with compression devices post-mortem care and skin integrity.

• Assist RNs during procedures as needed.

• Document and escalate patient concerns appropriately.

• Support equipment setup room turnovers and restocking of supplies.

  Environment & Safety
  

• Maintain a clean safe and functional patient environment (room organization trash removal equipment checks).

• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.

• Transport patients specimens equipment and beds as needed.

• Participate in emergency transport discharge preparation and ICU/specialty unit clean-ups.

Administrative Support

• Greet visitors answer phones and provide information.

• Assist with admission transfer discharge processes and updating communication boards.

• Operate communication and pneumatic tube systems as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

• AHA HeartSaver or BLS certification (required).

• 39 months of healthcare experience preferred.

• Completion of a Patient Care Associate orientation/training program preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask problem-solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Physical stamina and dexterity to perform a wide range of tasks.

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.