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Patient Care Associate

St. Joseph's Health·Paterson, New Jersey

$23 - $32/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 18 days ago
Practice for this role

Patient Care Associate · $23 - $32/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -35% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Paterson, New Jersey ($34.58/hr, n=134)
  • 161 similar openings in the Paterson area · median $36.00/hr
$16.39/hr · p10p90 · $150/hr
this role: $22.64/hrmedian $34.58/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 134 posted nursing roles in Paterson, New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 35% below the Paterson, New Jersey median for nursing roles.

The Patient Care Associate assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic care to acutely ill individuals. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment and performing clinical tasks such as EKGs and venipuncture under nursing supervision.

Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification OR EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification OR Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification OR Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework OR Evidence of Completion in of a Nursing Assistant training program OR PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association

  • St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”. Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week) Competitive salary
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match*
  • Health & Wellness
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program LTD : Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options Onsite Day care Program *Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week. **403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week. Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
  • St.
  • Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
  • The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.
  • The nursing team at St.
  • Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St.
  • Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999.
  • They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a relevant certification such as PCA, PCT, CNA, or EMT. Additionally, applicants must obtain Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient care
  • Infection control
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Activities of daily living
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient safety
  • Ekg
  • Clinical documentation
  • Basic life support

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company match
  • Long term disability
  • Rx plans
  • Onsite day care program
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Federal student loan forgiveness

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $32/hr
Location
Paterson, New Jersey
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

St. Joseph's Health

St. Joseph’s Health, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. With approximately 5,000 employees, St. Joseph’s Health is the largest employer in...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Patient care roles remain steady in New Jersey

Patient Care Associate roles in New Jersey typically see steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with direct bedside experience. Competition often centers on certification readiness, flexibility for shift work, and comfort with routine patient support tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm you can meet the high school diploma, PCA/PCT, CNA, or EMT credential, plus BLS within six months.

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