Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Electrocardiogram, Food Delivery, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Infection Control, Manual Dexterity, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Phlebotomy, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Specimen Collection, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Vendor/Supplier Management
Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Acute Care Hospital
Location: New York, NY 10003
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital | Specialty Clinical Unit
Compensation
- Local Candidates: Up to $25/hour (Based on Experience)
- Travel Candidates: Up to $28/hour (Based on Experience)
Shift Details
- Day Shift – Varied Schedule
- 40 Hours per Week
- 5 Days per Week
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and compassionate Patient Care Associate (PCA) for a 13-week contract assignment at a leading acute care hospital in New York City.
The ideal candidate will possess strong direct patient care experience and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role supports registered nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams by assisting with patient care activities, safety monitoring, clinical procedures, and daily unit operations while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain and document patient vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature
- Monitor and record intake/output and report changes in patient condition
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, toileting, positioning, and ambulation
- Perform EKGs, specimen collection, venipuncture, and other clinical support procedures
- Assist with patient transport using wheelchairs and stretchers
- Maintain patient safety and provide close observation monitoring as needed
- Support infection prevention and isolation precaution protocols
- Perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient concerns to nursing staff
- Assist with meal setup, tray delivery, and feeding support
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient care environments
- Respond promptly to patient call systems and unit communications
- Assist with discharge preparation, bedmaking, supply management, and specimen transport
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Deliver culturally sensitive and compassionate patient-focused care
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Patient Care Associate (PCA) experience required
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Current AHA BLS or HeartSaver Certification required
- Strong patient care and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Strong organizational skills and sound clinical judgment
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity for patient care responsibilities
- Professional attitude with excellent teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous acute care hospital experience preferred
- Experience with EKGs, venipuncture, and specimen collection preferred
- Experience working in specialty or inpatient hospital units preferred
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.