Patient Care Associate - PCA25-25886

Job Title: Patient Care Associate

Location: New York, NY 10019

Shift: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours (Multiple Shifts Available)

Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week

Duration: 3+ Months Contract (Strong Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate: $21/hour

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Associate to join a dynamic clinical care team in New York, NY. This position supports direct patient care and daily operational tasks within a specialty service area, helping to create a patient-focused environment of healing, safety, and comfort.

• Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation.

• Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration).

• Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.

• Support dietary functions (menu delivery, tray service, supplement preparation, and reporting dietary changes).

• Maintain patient room cleanliness and environmental safety.

• Provide one-to-one or close observation for safety, elopement, or suicide prevention cases.

• Assist nursing staff during selected clinical procedures.

• Respond to patient call systems and relay messages appropriately.

• Perform transportation duties: move patients via wheelchair or stretcher, deliver supplies and specimens.

• Maintain medical records, update logs, and utilize clinical communication systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

• Completion of a formal Patient Care Associate training program.

• 3 to 9 months of prior healthcare experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and remain flexible under pressure.

• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

• Physically able to perform tasks in a demanding clinical environment.