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Patient Care Associate – Medical NS – 3 South

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 – MEDICAL SURGICAL 

Job Type: Full-Time (Night Shifts)

About Jamaica Hospital Medical Center:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Medisys Health Network, is a 384-bed, fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. Our mission is to improve the health of our community by working closely with patients, their families, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers. We are committed to providing the highest levels of compassionate care to the culturally diverse, underserved population of Queens.

We are currently seeking experienced Patient Care Assistants (PCA) for immediate Full-Time opportunities across our Medical/Surgical Unit . This is a great opportunity for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference in patient care.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Jamaica Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with daily living activities, under the supervision of registered nurses. Your key responsibilities will include assisting patients with personal care, mobility, and other basic needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being during their hospital stay.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and changing clothes.
  • Assist patients with walking, transferring to wheelchairs, and repositioning in bed.
  • Serve meals, assist with feeding, and monitor food intake for patients who require assistance.
  • Take and record vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Change bed linens, assist with toileting, and help collect specimens.
  • Report changes in patient condition or behavior to nursing staff.
  • Escort patients to other departments for tests or procedures.
  • Ensure patient rooms are clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Tagged as: EKG, PCA, phlebotomy

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Current or recent experience performing Phlebotomy and 12-Lead EKG testing
  • Must have Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Patient Care Assistant certification.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Basic computer skill

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving role.
  • Experience working as a Patient Care Associate or Patient Care Assistant.
  • Ability to work under the direct supervision of licensed nurses.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
  • Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused attitude.
  • Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients
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