Compassionate Patient Care Associate

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support registered nurses with patient care in a busy New York hospital. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to safety and privacy policies, with opportunities for professional development within a leading academic medical system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant/Patient Care Assistant program.
• Skills in venipuncture and EKG.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with staff and patients.
• 1–9 months healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurse with patient care activities.
• Record vital signs and other data as assigned.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients.
• Transport patients, deliver meals, and assist with mobility.
• Assist with specimen collection as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Assistant certificate

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support registered nurses with patient care in a busy New York hospital. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to safety and privacy policies, with opportunities for professional development within a leading academic medical system.