Compassionate Patient Care Associate

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in patient care activities across inpatient units, ED, surgical services, and ICU. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and participating in care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Strong communication, teamwork, and prior PCA/CNA experience plus BLS are preferred; the position offers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA/MA experience preferred.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of a patient-focused multidisciplinary care team across inpatient units, ED, surgical services, and ICU.
• Participates in patient admission and orientation to the unit, and records data.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and securing valuables; provides room orientation and rules explanation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a Patient Care Associate to support the registered nurse in patient care activities across inpatient units, ED, surgical services, and ICU. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and participating in care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Strong communication, teamwork, and prior PCA/CNA experience plus BLS are preferred; the position offers