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Physician Affiliate Group of New York

Patient Care Associate, Correctional Health Services *Night Tour, 12am-8am, Sun,

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Details Job Location:

CHS - Astoria, NY Position Type:

Regular Full-Time Salary Range:

$24.09 - $24.09 Hourly Job Shift:

1 Job Category:

Allied Health Description

Employed by

PAGNY

for

The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS)

of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H), responsible for delivering medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. The service provides comprehensive treatment modalities, including specialty housing, psychiatric services, arts programming, DBT training, clinics, substance use treatment, re-entry services, and partnerships with training institutions. General Overview

The Patient Care Associate assists licensed nurses and medical staff by performing venipuncture, finger-sticks, HIV testing, emergency response, clerical duties, and patient care activities. They observe patients' mental, emotional, and physical conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff, under supervision. Responsibilities

Administers total and partial care, assists with hygiene, transfers patients, and positions patients for therapy. Prepares patients for meals, assists with feeding, and manages patient admissions and transfers. Performs vital signs, EKGs, dressing changes, and maintains medical records. Assists with treatments, maintains supplies, and ensures safety and cleanliness. Supports nursing follow-ups, documents encounters, and maintains competency in skills. Activities

Performs HIV testing, counseling, data entry, and faxing of results. Performs EKGs, follow-ups, admission processing, and venipunctures. Maintenance of Unit

Cleans equipment, stocks supplies, maintains cleanliness, and enforces security. Human Relations Skills

Supports team, maintains professionalism, communicates effectively, and respects individuals. Working Conditions

Includes shift work across days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires standing, patient handling, and exposure to hazards and uncooperative patients. Physical Demands

Lifting up to 50-100 pounds, standing, fine motor skills, and visual acuity required. Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, EKG and Phlebotomy Certificates, BCLS, infection control, and PCA/CNA certifications. HIV counseling training preferred. Benefits

Competitive pay, medical and dental coverage, paid time off, commuter benefits, and more. Starting salary: $24.09/hour. For more info, click

here . About PAGNY

One of the largest multidisciplinary groups, supporting healthcare providers caring for vulnerable NYC patients. Committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

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