Patient Care Associate - Contract - PCAVJ Job at NavitsPartners, Long Island City, NY

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  • NavitsPartners
  • Long Island City, NY

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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