Clinical Care Assistant — Patient Support

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support registered nurses in delivering comprehensive patient care on the Specialty Service. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, performing procedures, documenting vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and adherence to policies, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills within a specialty service.
• Documentation of Medical Assistant/Patient Care Associate training.
• 3–9 months healthcare experience preferred.
• Sufficient English language communication; ability to communicate effectively.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity for patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
• Record vital signs and document intake/output.
• Assist with meals, mobility, and patient rounds.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and isolation status as directed.
• Transport patients and specimens as needed.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safety policies.

Skills

Patient care

Venipuncture

EKG

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support registered nurses in delivering comprehensive patient care on the Specialty Service. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, performing procedures, documenting vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and adherence to policies, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement and professional development.