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  • Patient Care Associate - PACU
    Patient Care Associate - PACU
    4 hours ago
    $51.35 yearly
    Full-time
    The Bronx, New York

    Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Full time 37.5 hours per week , rotating weekends 11:00PM-7:30AM Under direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or other professional medical staff in a health care setting, performs a variety of clerical and health-related essential duties and responsibilities associated with patient care; performs related work. 1. Checks vital signs, weighs, and measures patients, obtains specimens and records findings on patient’s chart., 3. Prepares collected specimens for pick-up by labeling and preparing required form(s)., 4. Performs vision and hearing testing and simple urinalysis., 5. Administers emergency first aid, including basic life support procedures., 6. Performs simple first aid such as dressing changes, bandaging and cleansing of wounds, irrigation and cleansing of ears., 8. Prepares examination room including cleaning and disinfecting of instruments and equipment., 9. Informs patients on proper preparation for various medical testing., 10. Interviews patient to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history., 11. Maintains, completes, processes and files patients’ charts, appropriate forms and documents., 12. Reports observations of patient to clinical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment., 13. Answers routine inquiries of patients in person or via telephone and makes appropriate referrals., 15. Maintains inventory of the unit’s equipment stock and supplies., 16. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees., 17. Directs and escorts patients to other departments and/or health care settings, as needed., 18. Coordinates efforts of various clinic and health care setting departments in scheduling and re-booking appointments through manual and/or automated systems and enters pertinent patient information into the Electronic Medical Record systems., 19. Obtains blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick testing., 20. Operates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of the electrical currents of the heart muscle. 1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

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  • Home Health Aide
    Home Health Aide
    23 hours ago
    $19.65–$21 hourly
    Part-time
    #503, The Bronx

    Caring People Homecare is looking to hire experienced qualified Home Health Aides for immediate hire. Must have experience in dealing with bedbound patients, bathing, grooming , toileting, positioning and companionship. We are open to taking newly certified individuals. It is a plus if you drive Company Perks & Benefits: • Competitive Hourly Rate, • Opportunities to begin working as soon as 48-72 hours of applying, • Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, • Option for Daily Pay!, • Holiday pay, • 24/7 support from our Clinical and Administrative staff, • Caregiver Safety is a top priority! We provide PPE What you will do at Caring People: • Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as cooking, laundry, bathing, toileting and light housekeeping, • Work with patients who have complex conditions including, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes and Hypertension., • Experience with caring for patients who are bedbound, wheelchair bound, or immobile., • Hoyer Lift Experience (Plus but not required), • Other Home Health Aide duties as required, • Driver's License( Plus but not required) Requirements: • Valid NYS PCA or HHA Certification, • Physical, • MMR Vaccination, • COVID vaccination, • 2 professional references, • 2 Forms of ID, • Driver's License and Vehicle (PLUS but not required), • MUST HAVE- Valid Work Authorization, Permanent Residency or US Citizenship Schedule: Weekdays; Monday through Friday Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings and some Overnight Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays Work Location: In person Westchester and Surrounding Areas

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    25 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will helps them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS., • Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts,classroom arrangement, general safety rules,monitoring equipment and working knowledge of wclassroom management., • Assists Teacher with teaching responsibilities and other classroom responsibilities, as assigned, • Ensures child-adult ratio is met at all times, • Prepares snacks and meals for children, as needed., • Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating areas, • Helps children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed, • Provides input in planning lessons and activities for children, • Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children., • Assist with child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations., • Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies, • Sets up classrooms for various purposes., • Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, • Collects documents from parents during drop-off/pick-up time, • Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program., • Provides appropriate customer service to parents, children, and community representatives/members,, • Ability to attend in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., • Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Implements agency policies and procedures, • Cooperates with Site Director/CDS and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision and implementation of overall program., • Substitute as needed and when appropriate as instructed by Site Director., • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality program Professional and Ethical Standards, • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Be honest, reliable and dependable., • Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children., • Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities., • Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic., • Act conscientiously in performing routine duties Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings., • Ability to work as a positive team member., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher and ChildPlus. Education/Certifications: BA/BS/AAS/CDA preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Displays effective time management and multi-tasking skills. Self-motivated, energetic, team player. “MARC Academy and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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  • Assistant/Associate Professor (Unit Chief) at CUMC
    Assistant/Associate Professor (Unit Chief) at CUMC
    2 months ago
    $275000–$325000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a full-time Unit Chief for the Inpatient Psychiatry Service at Allen Hospital at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience. The Unit Chief will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the inpatient psychiatric unit. Responsibilities include direct patient care, supervision of attending psychiatrists and interdisciplinary staff, oversight of quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives, operational management of the unit, and participation in teaching psychiatry residents, medical students, fellows, and nurse practitioners. The Unit Chief will work closely with departmental and hospital leadership to ensure excellence in patient care and academic mission. Opportunities for additional compensation are aligned with the department’s comprehensive compensation plan. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Must have NYS license and DEA certificate. Columbia is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - MD/DO degree - Board Certification in Psychiatry - Active NYS license and DEA certificate - Preferably 3-5 years post-residency clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry - Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a hospital-based psychiatric setting - Associate Professor appointment requires qualifications consistent with Columbia University criteria, including academic and leadership accomplishments.

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