Patient Care Associate - Contract - PCAVJ

NavitsPartners • Queens County, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a vital member of the clinical care team, providing patient-centered support and assisting licensed nursing staff in delivering high-quality care. This role involves direct patient care, assistance with daily living activities, performance of assigned clinical tasks, specimen collection, and maintenance of a safe and clean patient environment across medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care units.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active BLS (AHA or HeartSaver) certification
• EKG and Phlebotomy skills
• Hospital experience required
• Experience in Surg/Tele/Critical Care units
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

• 3–9 months of prior healthcare or hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations
• Document intake/output and other assigned patient data
• Assess and report patient pain levels as appropriate
• Perform clinical procedures such as: Specimen collection Venipuncture (phlebotomy) EKGs Application of compression devices Post-mortem care Skin integrity and pressure injury prevention
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, mobility, and ambulation
• Prepare patient rooms and equipment for procedures and assist nursing staff during procedures
• Provide one-to-one or close observation for patients requiring safety monitoring
• Maintain isolation precautions under RN direction
• Conduct purposeful rounding focused on toileting, comfort, positioning, and pain management, with proper documentation
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
• Perform linen changes, room tidying, and trash removal
• Report equipment malfunctions or facility issues promptly
• Deliver and collect meal trays
• Assist patients with menu selection
• Prepare and mix nutritional supplements
• Report dietary concerns to nursing staff
• Respond to patient call systems and relay messages appropriately
• Greet and assist patients and visitors in a professional manner
• Utilize communication systems (e.g., Vocera) per facility protocol
• Assist with documentation, reports, and updating communication boards/logs
• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher
• Transport specimens and operate pneumatic tube systems
• Assist with assembling medical records
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Strip rooms or cubicles and perform emergency clean-up
• Prepare discharge beds
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED