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Patient Care Associate – Rehabilitation Unit

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Patient Care Associate – Rehabilitation Unit

Job Type: Full-Time (Evening Shift  3p – 11:30p)
Salary: $26.48/hr.

About Jamaica Hospital Medical Center:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, part of the Medisys Health Network, is a 404-bed, fully accredited teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse and underserved communities of Queens.

We are seeking experienced Patient Care Associates (PCA) to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate professionals committed to enhancing patient care.

Job Summary:

As a Patient Care Associate (PCA), you will assist patients with daily living activities under the supervision of registered nurses. Your role will be essential in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being throughout their hospital stay.

Responsibilities:

✅ Patient Care & Assistance:

  • Help patients with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assist with mobility, transfers, and repositioning.
  • Serve meals, assist with feeding, and monitor dietary intake.
  • Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
  • Perform phlebotomy and 12-lead EKG testing.
  • Collect specimens and assist with medical procedures.
  • Observe patients for changes in condition and report to the nursing staff.
  • Document patient care and interactions accurately.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient environment.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including charting and filing.
  • Escort patients to tests and procedures as needed.

Tagged as: PCA

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Patient Care Assistant certification
  • BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • Experience performing phlebotomy and 12-lead EKG testing
  • Basic computer skills

✔ Preferred:

  • Prior experience in healthcare or patient care.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively under nurse supervision
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives!
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