Patient Care Technician - Compassionate Support

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses by providing direct patient care and essential daily activities in a hospital setting. You will help with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring patient conditions under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and compassionate patient interaction in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience: 1 year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of training, CNA or CMA certifications may be accepted at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, brushing teeth, hair care).
• Support nutritional needs and meal setup, feeding assistance.
• Assist with ambulation, use of assistive devices, and fall prevention.
• Aid elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Record vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Education

Nursing Assistant training

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses by providing direct patient care and essential daily activities in a hospital setting. You will help with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring patient conditions under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and compassionate patient interaction in a fast-paced healthcare environment.