Patient Care Assistant I (PCA)
Catholic Health·Town of Smithtown, New York
Catholic Health·Town of Smithtown, New York
Provides general nursing care, technical clinical tasks, and reassurance to patients upon admission. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy and EKGs while adhering to cultural and religious diversities.
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Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years.
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Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown.
The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building.
Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community.
Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.
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Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities.
We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
Provides assistance and reassurance to patient upon admission to Care Center Performs general nursing care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center to provide patients with optimal health care Performs a variety of technical and clinical tasks based upon patient acuity which result in positive outcomes for the patient Performs phlebotomy services for patients based upon patient acuity Performs EKGs according to the physician’s orders Provides care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs as well as recognition of patient rights Other functions and performance indicators as needed by the department Must pass annual telemetry exam with a 90 or above
High School diploma or GED equivalent Completion of a NYS CNA training class and/or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program preferred Minimum 1 year recent experience as nursing assistant preferred. Completion of program in phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS preferred
Usd $29.55 - Usd $29.55 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for CNA training or Fundamentals of Nursing. Preferred qualifications include one year of nursing assistant experience and certifications in phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS.
Market context
In New York, Patient Care Assistant I roles are commonly available in hospitals and long-term care settings, where employers look for dependable bedside support and familiarity with basic clinical tasks. These positions can be competitive because recent nursing assistant experience, CNA or Fundamentals of Nursing training, and added skills like phlebotomy, EKGs, and BLS help candidates stand out. Review the posting closely and match your resume to the preferred certifications; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time.
