Patient Care Assistant Job at PRIDE Health, New York, NY

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  • PRIDE Health
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About Us Pride Health is a minority-owned healthcare staffing firm that connects skilled clinical and non-clinical professionals with leading hospitals and healthcare organizations nationwide. As part of Pride Global, we deliver flexible workforce solutions that support high-quality patient care and career growth for healthcare professionals. Job Summary The Patient Care Associate (PCA) provides direct patient care and support within a healthcare facility. Working alongside registered nurses and the clinical care team, the PCA helps ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, performing basic clinical procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform and document patients’ vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration). Assess and record patient pain levels as appropriate. Assist patients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, toileting, oral care, ambulation). Collect specimens, perform venipuncture, and assist with EKGs and other basic clinical procedures. Observe patients for safety, elopement risk, or behavioral concerns; provide one-to-one observation when required. Maintain a safe, clean, and functional patient environment. Assist with patient room maintenance, including bed-stripping and trash removal. Support dietary functions, such as delivering trays and assisting patients with menu selection and nutrition. Follow isolation and infection control protocols as directed. Conduct scheduled purposeful rounding focused on comfort, positioning, toileting, and pain awareness. Communicate patient observations and condition changes to nursing staff. Assist with interdisciplinary clinical tasks and other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clinical teams. Ability to follow protocols, set priorities, and exercise sound judgment. Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of patient care tasks. Adaptability to work in multiple clinical units (floating may be required). Basic clinical knowledge in patient care, specimen collection, and vital signs. Education and Certifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Certifications in EKG and Phlebotomy are required. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Previous hospital experience preferred (minimum 2 years required). Work Environment Exposure to a variety of clinical conditions and patient care settings. May include direct patient care in acute, psychiatric, or specialty units. Benefits Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. EEO Statement Pride Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours

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