Hospital Patient Care Associate HPCAVJ

Job Title: Hospital Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Pay Rate: $20/hour (W2)
Location: New York NY 10019
Duration: 8 Weeks

Shift Details

• Shift: Day Shift

• Hours: 7:00 AM 3:15 PM

• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to all Medical-Surgical units

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support inpatient clinical teams in a hospital setting. As a key member of the care team the PCA assists Registered Nurses by providing direct patient care supporting activities of daily living performing basic clinical procedures and maintaining a safe and supportive patient environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

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

• Perform clinical procedures such as specimen collection venipuncture EKGs compression device application post-mortem care and skin integrity support

• Assist patients with mobility ambulation transfers and positioning

• Support activities of daily living including feeding bathing toileting oral care and comfort measures

• Orient patients to the care environment and unit routines

• Assist with dietary needs including tray delivery and collection menu support and nutritional supplement preparation

• Maintain a clean safe and functional patient care environment

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

• Follow isolation precautions and infection control protocols under RN supervision

• Conduct scheduled purposeful rounding and report patient concerns to nursing staff

• Utilize communication systems and follow established workflows

• Complete documentation reports and other duties as assigned

• Deliver culturally sensitive respectful and patient-centered care

Shared Staff Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries professionally

• Answer patient call systems and direct requests appropriately

• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher as needed

• Assist with room upkeep bed-making and trash removal

• Deliver and collect meal trays and patient belongings

• Operate pneumatic tube systems when required

Additional Responsibilities (ICU/Specialty Units as Applicable)

• Perform discharge bed-making and emergency clean-up

• Transport patients and laboratory specimens

• Update communication boards and admission/transfer/discharge systems

• Assemble and maintain medical records

• Maintain supplies and ensure proper equipment care

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

• Adaptability and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to meet job demands

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• BLS certification (required; AHA preferred)

• Prior healthcare experience of 39 months preferred
  
  

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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.