New York, NY 10025
Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift: 3:15 PM – 11:00 PM
Days: 5 days per week (some weekends required)
Maximum Pay Rate: $24/hour (W2)
A healthcare facility is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support inpatient psychiatric services. The PCA will serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, providing direct patient care, assisting with therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist with patient admissions and orientation, including valuables verification and unit familiarization
Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care plans
Assist in therapeutic interventions and structured patient activities
Perform direct patient care tasks, including:
Vital signs and health data collection (height, weight, etc.)
Assistance with hygiene, feeding, dressing, and mobility
Performing EKGs and venipuncture as required
Collect and process specimens (blood, urine, sputum) and conduct urine testing
Lead or co-lead recreational and therapeutic patient groups
Support discharge planning, including transportation coordination and family communication
Escort patients for diagnostic testing, court appointments, or approved outings
Assist with managing aggressive or violent behavior, including physical restraints per policy
Support patients in seclusion/restraint environments as required
Initiate CPR and assist nursing staff during emergency response situations
Follow infection control standards and maintain a clean, safe environment
Manage assigned patient caseloads and provide supportive counseling to patients and families
Minimum 2 years of experience in one of the following:
Law enforcement
Nursing or healthcare
Psychiatric/behavioral health
Direct work with mental health populations
Experience performing venipuncture and EKGs
Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant full-time experience
OR
Associate’s Degree, preferably in mental health or a related field
BLS (American Heart Association) required
Certificate of Medical Assistant training required
CPI or PMCS certification required
Successful completion of SEL and SCR background checks
For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.
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