Job Title : Patient Care Associate
Location : New York City, New York, 10019
Duration : 2 Months Contract
Pay Rate : 21 $ / Hr on W2
Duties :
- 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs and records patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations. Documents intake and output and other data as assigned.Obtains patients' rating on pain scales as a fifth vital sign in all areas except Pediatrics.Performs clinical procedures, such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity.Assists patient with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, mouth care, back rubs and / or toileting.Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization.Maintains a safe, clean and functional environment, including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance, such as bed-stripping and trash removed, when necessary.Performs one-to-one observation or close observation status of patients, e.g., safety, elopement risk, or suicide prevention.Maintains """"isolation status"""" for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures.Performs scheduled purposeful rounding on patients with emphasis on caring for toileting needs, comfort, positioning and pain awareness.Notifies RN is rounding has not been completed as scheduled or if issues are identified.Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.Respects and values each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and incorporates these into delivery of care. Staff Shared Duties and Responsibilities Across Clinical SpecialtiesAnswers Patient Call System and refers calls to appropriate staff.Transports patients to stretchers or wheelchairs, as required.Delivers and collects trays and bedside.Operates the pneumatic tube system when required. Shared Duties and Responsibilities Across ICU's / Specialty Units