Patient Care Associate PCA 25-34226

Job Description Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift 7:00 AM 3:15 PM
Location: New York NY
Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to all Med-Surg units

Job Summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is an essential member of the clinical care team providing direct patient care and support services to promote patient-centered care across assigned units. This role supports Registered Nurses by assisting with activities of daily living performing clinical procedures collecting specimens and maintaining a safe and clean care environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Measure record and document vital signs including blood pressure pulse temperature respirations intake and output.

• Obtain and document patient pain levels using standardized pain scales (as applicable).

• Perform clinical procedures such as specimen collection venipuncture EKGs application of compression devices post-mortem care and skin integrity maintenance.

• Assist patients with mobility ambulation positioning and transfers.

• Support activities of daily living (ADLs) including feeding bathing toileting mouth care and comfort measures.

• Orient patients to the clinical environment and ensure patient safety.

• Assist with dietary services including meal tray delivery/collection menu assistance preparation of nutritional supplements and reporting intake concerns to nursing staff.

• Maintain a clean safe and functional patient care environment.

• Provide one-to-one or close observation for patient safety elopement risk or suicide prevention as directed.

• Adhere to isolation precautions under RN supervision and established protocols.

• Perform purposeful rounding focused on comfort toileting positioning and pain awareness; document and escalate concerns as needed.

• Utilize communication systems in accordance with facility protocols.

• Complete reports and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for patient diversity at all times.

Shared Staff Responsibilities (All Clinical Areas)

• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries courteously and professionally.

• Answer patient call systems and route requests appropriately.

• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher as needed.

• Assist with unit upkeep including bed-making and trash removal.

• Deliver and collect meal trays and patient items.

• Operate pneumatic tube systems when required.

Additional Responsibilities (ICU/Specialty Units As Applicable)

• Perform discharge bed-making and emergency clean-up.

• Transport patients and specimens as required.

• Update communication boards and admission/transfer/discharge systems.

• Assemble and maintain medical records.

• Maintain unit supplies and ensure proper care of equipment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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

• Proficient oral and written English communication skills.

• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform required duties.

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• BLS certification required (AHA preferred).

• Prior healthcare experience of 39 months preferred.

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