Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Location: New York, NY

Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 5 Days per Week

Job Summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) provides direct patient support and assists the nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, specimen collection, patient transport, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have strong patient care skills, excellent communication abilities, and a compassionate approach to healthcare.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Current AHA Heartsaver or BLS Certification.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Physical ability to assist patients with mobility and daily care activities.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–9 months of healthcare experience.

• Previous experience as a Patient Care Associate, Patient Care Technician (PCT), Nursing Assistant, CNA, or Hospital Assistant.

• Experience with EKGs, specimen collection, and patient observation.

• Experience working in acute care or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record patient vital signs.

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

• Collect specimens and perform clinical support procedures.

• Assist with EKGs, venipuncture, compression devices, and patient preparation.

• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher as needed.

• Support dietary services and patient meal distribution.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.

• Perform patient observation and safety monitoring when required.

• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities and documentation.

• Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to the healthcare team.

• Perform additional patient support and unit-related duties as assigned.

For more details reach at mdeshpande@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.