Compassionate Patient Care Associate

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mount Sinai is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the clinical care team in a patient-centered environment. You will assist the registered nurse with activities of daily living, prepare rooms, and help ensure safety and comfort for patients across the Specialty Service.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures such as venipuncture and EKG, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Provides care based on age-appropriate criteria and safety considerations.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and follows infection control practices.
• Documents data accurately and adheres to protocols.
• Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, and toileting.
• Record vital signs and document intake/output as assigned.
• Assist with procedures and specimen collection, including venipuncture and EKG.
• Transport patients and maintain isolation and safety measures as directed.
• Support dietary functions and menu coordination for patients.
• Provide discharge and room turnover support; transport and equipment handling as needed.
• Utilize Vocera and hospital systems for communication; maintain professional interactions.
• Participate in performance improvement and confidentiality compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assistant/patient care assistant program

Tools

Vocera system

Job description

Mount Sinai is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the clinical care team in a patient-centered environment. You will assist the registered nurse with activities of daily living, prepare rooms, and help ensure safety and comfort for patients across the Specialty Service.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures such as venipuncture and EKG, and maintaining accurate documentation.