Patient Care Associate - PCA25-34226 Job at NavitsPartners, Hempstead, NY

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  • NavitsPartners
  • Hempstead, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 9 Weeks

Shift: Day | 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Pay Rate: $21/hr

Float: Must float to all Medical-Surgical units

Job Summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) provides direct patient care and clinical support under the supervision of registered nurses in an inpatient setting, ensuring safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, positioning, and patient comfort

  • Monitor, perform, and document vital signs, intake/output, and pain levels

  • Perform basic clinical tasks (specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, compression devices, post-mortem care)

  • Support meal delivery, nutrition monitoring, and dietary communication

  • Provide patient observation for safety, including fall and behavioral monitoring

  • Maintain isolation precautions and infection control practices

  • Assist with patient transport, bedmaking, unit organization, and equipment care

  • Answer call lights, communicate patient needs, and support unit documentation

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)

  • Effective English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3–9 months of healthcare or patient care experience

  • PCA or similar training/orientation

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

  • Flexibility, physical stamina, and patient-centered approach

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.

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