Night Shift Clinical Care Aide

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,934,000 - 89,034,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the GP8C Med/Surg unit. The role supports nursing staff by assisting with daily patient activities, collecting specimens, monitoring vitals, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include procedural assistance, dietary support, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Requires a high school diploma, MA/PCA training, and BLS/ Heartsaver certification; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program with venipuncture and EKG skills.
• Documentation of MA/PCA training.
• 3–9 months of healthcare experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Record vital signs and document intake/output.
• Assist with procedures and patient transport.
• Maintain safe, clean hospital environment and isolation standards.
• Assist with dietary tasks and patient meal services.
• Support RN with care tasks and communications.
• Respond to patient calls and transport specimens as needed.
• Promote respectful, culturally sensitive care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

English communication

Attention to patient

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Assistant program

Training verification/Certification

Heartsaver / BLS certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the GP8C Med/Surg unit. The role supports nursing staff by assisting with daily patient activities, collecting specimens, monitoring vitals, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include procedural assistance, dietary support, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Requires a high school diploma, MA/PCA training, and BLS/ Heartsaver certification; healthcare experience preferred.