Patient Care Associate

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY
(Part time)

Job Description:
 

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 Care Center. 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

Job Qualifications:
 

1.Interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the Care Center.
2.Work requires a high school level of knowledge (graduate or equivalent) in order to prepare reports, keep records and deal effectively with people.
3.Successful completion of Patient Care Associate Orientation Program offered at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
4.Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred.
5.Ability to set priorities, problem solve, use proper judgement in difficult situations and be flexible.
6.Sufficient oral and writing skills in the English language in order to communicate effectively.
7.Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the area of assignment

 
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:601940 last updated on 11/21/2009)