Compassionate Patient Care Associate, Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct care for adults and older adults with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. You will work under RN supervision, supporting ADLs, vital signs, observation, and treatment plans.

This role offers day shifts, a 12-hour schedule, and opportunities within a multidisciplinary team to grow clinically in a leading behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrated compassionate, respectful patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, mobility and nutrition.
• Take and document vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Offer one-to-one observation and group supervision for safety.
• Support patients with compassion and respect to promote independence.
• Transport patients to departments and emergency services as needed.
• Collaborate with nurses to support individualized treatment plans.
• Document care activities per hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe care environment.
• Build trusting relationships with patients through empathy and professionalism.
• Pursue professional growth through training and RWJBarnabas Health programs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct care for adults and older adults with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders. You will work under RN supervision, supporting ADLs, vital signs, observation, and treatment plans.

This role offers day shifts, a 12-hour schedule, and opportunities within a multidisciplinary team to grow clinically in a leading behavioral health setting.