Job Title: Patient Care Associate
Location: New York, NY 10019
Shift: Night Shift (11 PM - 7 AM, 5 Days a Week) Every Other Weekend Required
Pay Rate: $20 - $21 per hour (W2)
Floating: Required to float to all Med-Surg Units
As an integral part of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities, promoting patient-focused care within the specialty service. This role assists registered nurses (RNs) in direct patient care, including activities of daily living, specimen collection, vital sign monitoring, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Vital Signs & Monitoring: Record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations; document intake and output as assigned.
Patient Assistance: Support patients with bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and positioning.
Clinical Procedures: Perform EKGs, venipuncture, specimen collection, post-mortem care, and application of compression devices.
Dietary Support: Assist with delivering meals, dietary orders, and monitoring nutritional intake.
Environmental Maintenance: Ensure a safe, clean, and functional patient environment, including bed maintenance and trash removal.
Patient Safety & Observation: Provide one-on-one observation for patients at risk (e.g., suicide prevention, elopement risk).
Communication & Documentation: Utilize rounding logs, call systems, and communication boards to update patient care status.
Transport & Logistics: Assist in transporting patients, delivering trays, specimens, and medical records as needed.
Emergency Support: Provide assistance in emergency clean-up, transport, and discharge bedmaking in ICU and specialty units.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with healthcare teams.
Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and adapt to changing situations.
Knowledge of patient care protocols, safety procedures, and medical terminology.
Basic computer skills for documentation and system updates.
Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform various tasks.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
AHA HeartSaver or BLS Certification (Required).
Completion of Patient Care Associate Orientation Program.
3-9 months of healthcare experience preferred.