Patient Care Associate - PCA25-34636

NavitsPartners • New York, NY

10h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking Patient Care Associate for an exciting job in New York, NY.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform clinical duties
• Completion of a Patient Care Associate Orientation Program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• AHA HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)

Nice To Haves

• 3–9 months of prior healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Measure, record, and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, intake, and output
• Obtain and document patient pain ratings as the fifth vital sign (excluding Pediatrics)
• Perform clinical tasks such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and skin integrity maintenance
• Assist registered nurses with patient procedures and clinical setup
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including feeding, bathing, oral care, toileting, positioning, and ambulation
• Orient patients to the unit environment and assist with all levels of mobility
• Deliver and retrieve patient meal trays at bedside
• Assist patients with menu selections and nutritional supplements
• Monitor and report changes in appetite or eating patterns
• Communicate dietary orders and updates accurately to nursing or dietary teams
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment
• Provide one-to-one or close observation for patient safety, including elopement or suicide risk
• Follow isolation precautions per facility and nursing protocols
• Conduct scheduled purposeful rounding focused on comfort, toileting, positioning, and pain awareness
• Document rounding activities and report concerns to nursing staff
• Utilize unit communication systems as required
• Complete assigned documentation and reports accurately
• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher
• Transport specimens and operate pneumatic tube systems as needed
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Maintain supplies, care for equipment, and update patient communication boards
• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries professionally
• Answer patient call systems and route requests appropriately
• Perform discharge bedmaking, emergency clean-up, and patient transport
• Remove trash and report equipment or facility-related issues promptly

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED