Patient Care Associate - Contract
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Details Client NameMount Sinai West Job TypeTravel OfferingAllied ProfessionPatient Care Technicians SpecialtyPatient Care Associate Job ID29922784 Job TitlePatient Care Associate - Contract Weekly Pay$795.97 Shift Details ShiftDay - 8x5 - 08AM Scheduled Hours40 Job Order Details Start Date01/27/2025 End Date03/29/2025 Duration9 Week(s) Job Description Job Title: Patient Care Associate Job Specialty: Contract - Nursing Attendant Job Duration: 9 Months Shift: Evening Shift - 3:00 PM to 11:15 PM, 5 Days a Week (Every Other Weekend Required) Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Experience: Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred License: Not Applicable Certifications: AHA HeartSaver or BLS Required Must-Have: - Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration- Successful completion of Patient Care Associate Orientation Program- Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and use proper judgment in difficult situations- Proficiency in English for oral and written communication- Physical stamina and manual dexterity for various tasks Job Description: - Perform and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations.- Document intake and output and other data as required.- Obtain patients' rating on pain scales, excluding Pediatrics.- Perform clinical procedures like specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, and maintenance of skin integrity.- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, and toileting.- Orient patients to the clinical environment.- Support patients with ambulation and mobilization.- Assist with dietary functions, including delivering and collecting patient trays and maintaining nutrition records.- Maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients.- Conduct one-to-one or close observation of patients for safety, elopement risk, or suicide prevention.- Maintain isolation status for patients under RN direction.- Perform scheduled purposeful rounding for patient comfort and needs.- Utilize communication systems as per protocols.- Be responsive to diverse backgrounds, promoting cultural sensitivity and respecting individual patient needs.- Greet visitors, answer telephones, and provide or direct information appropriately.- Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the clinical environment.- Transport patients, specimens, and equipment as needed.- Perform emergency clean-up and discharge preparations.- Update communication boards and medical records as required.- Float to all Medical-Surgical Units as necessary. Client Details Address1000 10th Ave CityNew York City StateNY Zip Code10019 Job Board DisclaimerBy applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.