Patient Care Associate-msh-gp9c Med/surg-pt-evenings (3 Days/wk)-eow
Mount Sinai
New York, US
Assist patient with activities of daily living
Collecting specimens and performing procedures
Maintaining a safe, clean environment
As an integral part of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities promoting patient focused care within the Specialty Service
Job Summary
As an integral part of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities promoting patient focused care within the Specialty Service.
The Patient Care Associate supports the registered nurse in patient care activities, such as: assisting patient with activities of daily living, collecting specimens and performing procedures; maintaining a safe, clean environment; and other duties as needed.
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence.
Matching Summary
As an integral part of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Associate is responsible for patient care and support activities promoting patient focused care within the Specialty Service.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
assist patient with activities of daily living
collecting specimens and performing procedures
maintaining a safe, clean environment
perform and record patient’s vital signs
hourly care checks/ rounding on patients
Nice-to-have
sensitive to cultural diversity
respects and values each patient’s unique needs
professional, courteous, and respectful attitude
Key Requirements
High School Diploma (graduate or equivalent)
Certificate of completion of a medical assistant/patient care assistant program/equivalent with skills in venipuncture and EKG
Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred
American Heart Association Heartsaver or BLS Certification