Job Description

Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Full-Time | Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
$27.83/hour + Full 1199 Union Benefits


About Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, part of the Medisys Health Network, is a 384-bed, fully accredited community teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Stroke Center serving the diverse communities of Queens. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.


Position Overview
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. This role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities to ensure comfort, safety, and well-being.


Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene
• Support mobility: ambulation, transfers, and repositioning
• Assist with meals and monitor intake
• Measure and record vital signs (temperature, BP, pulse, respiration)
• Maintain patient hygiene: toileting, linen changes, specimen collection
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition
• Escort patients to tests and procedures
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient environments

Tagged as: EKG, PCA

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CNA or Certified Patient Care Assistant certification
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications (with hands-on experience)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Prior healthcare or caregiving experience
• PCA/PCT experience in a clinical setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Ability to work under nurse supervision and follow instruction

Job Tags

Full time, Day shift

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