Patient Care Associate - Phelps
Northwell•Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY
•$28 - $30
About The Position
Provides direct care as assigned for a designated group of patients, performing skilled functions such as phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen and culture collection, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings, and vital-sign measurement. Shares accountability for quality patient outcomes. The role supports admission and discharge processes, communicates with patients, visitors, families, and the healthcare team, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. In emergencies, the associate functions as a team member under supervisory guidance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with unit admission and discharge processes.
- Establish interpersonal relationships with families, visitors, and hospital staff; convey information to patients and visitors and report vital information to the healthcare team as needed.
- Provide direct care to an assigned group of patients.
- Measure and document vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height, using appropriate equipment.
- Provide activities of daily living appropriate to each patient’s condition.
- Obtain and label specimens and perform designated diagnostic tests according to established procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy procedures.
- Perform telemetry and electrocardiograms as directed.
- Perform delegated patient-care procedures and grade I and II decubitus care as directed.
- Apply clinical knowledge in patient care and management based on diagnoses and assigned unit.
- Use proper body mechanics and appropriate assistance or equipment when lifting, moving, or transferring patients.
- Respond to patient requests and call lights.
- Inform the Nurse and healthcare team of significant observed changes in a patient’s condition.
- Communicate information in writing and verbally.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
- Participate in emergency situations as a team member under supervisory guidance.
- Assist with restrained patients according to established policy.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
