Job Title: Patient Care Associate Location: New York, NY 10019 Shift: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours (Multiple Shifts Available) Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week Duration: 3+ Months Contract (Strong Possibility of Extension) Pay Rate: $21/hour

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Associate to join a dynamic clinical care team in New York, NY. This position supports direct patient care and daily operational tasks within a specialty service area, helping to create a patient-focused environment of healing, safety, and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation.

Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration).

Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.

Support dietary functions (menu delivery, tray service, supplement preparation, and reporting dietary changes).

Maintain patient room cleanliness and environmental safety.

Provide one-to-one or close observation for safety, elopement, or suicide prevention cases.

Assist nursing staff during selected clinical procedures.

Respond to patient call systems and relay messages appropriately.

Perform transportation duties: move patients via wheelchair or stretcher, deliver supplies and specimens.

Maintain medical records, update logs, and utilize clinical communication systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Completion of a formal Patient Care Associate training program.

3 to 9 months of prior healthcare experience preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and remain flexible under pressure.

Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Physically able to perform tasks in a demanding clinical environment.