Job Description

Job Title: Patient Care Associate

Locations:  New York, NY 10019 & New York, NY 10025

Job Duration:  8+ Weeks (with possible extension)
Shift:  Days – 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM (Every other weekend required)
Certification Required:  BLS – AHA

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Clinical Support

• 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

Environment & Safety

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment

• Perform linen changes, room tidying, and trash removal

• Report equipment malfunctions or facility issues promptly

Dietary Assistance

• Deliver and collect meal trays

• Assist patients with menu selection

• Prepare and mix nutritional supplements

• Report dietary concerns to nursing staff

Communication & Documentation

• 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 & Support Duties

• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher

• Transport specimens and operate pneumatic tube systems

• Assist with assembling medical records

• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes

Additional Unit-Based Duties (ICU/Specialty Units)

• Strip rooms or cubicles and perform emergency clean-up

• Prepare discharge beds

• Maintain unit supplies and equipment

Skills & Qualifications Required

• 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

Preferred

• 3–9 months of prior healthcare or hospital experience

For more details reach at   vgill@navitassols.com   or Call / Text at 516-862-1203 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:  It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Weekend work,

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