Patient Care Technician — Compassionate, Hands-on Caregiver

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support patient care on our units. You will prepare rooms for admissions and transfers, assist with post-operative care, and monitor patients closely using proper body mechanics and vital signs.

Your role includes documenting observations and communicating with licensed staff promptly. The position emphasizes infection control, daily hygiene support, and collaborative teamwork to ensure patient safety and comfort across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certification required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment for cost center NURSING- 6 DE HMT SOUTH.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for admissions, transfers, and post-operative patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients.
• Reports changes observed in patient condition to LPN/RN in a timely manner.
• Assists with admission, transport, transfer and discharge of patients, including care of personal property and clothing.
• Performs routine care including hygiene needs, catheter care, and vital sign recording.
• Makes frequent rounds at least every two hours to assist patient comfort and safety.
• Provides post-mortem care assistance by labeling and securing valuables as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support patient care on our units. You will prepare rooms for admissions and transfers, assist with post-operative care, and monitor patients closely using proper body mechanics and vital signs.

Your role includes documenting observations and communicating with licensed staff promptly. The position emphasizes infection control, daily hygiene support, and collaborative teamwork to ensure patient safety and comfort across