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 Job Summary 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. Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.