Patient Care Associate (Adult Psych) - Toms River, NJ

Job Title: Patient Care Associate

Location: Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name: Adult Psych (AP)

Req #: 0000234900

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.27 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.

Job Overview :

The Patient Care Associate (also referred to as PCA) is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The PCA works under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to provide care to patients with diverse psychiatric illnesses. All methods of practice and/or work performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

Qualifications :

Required :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred :

• CNA certification
• Previous experience as a Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, or Patient Care Technician
• New Jersey State certification as a PCA
• Minimum 6 months experience as a PCA working with geriatric patients

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements :

• (3) 12-hour night shifts
• Full Time
• Every other weekend required

Essential Functions :

• Take and record vital signs
• Assisting patients with ADL's
• Assists with nutritional needs of patients
• Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients
• Provide one to one and group supervision of patients
• Transports patients to ancillary departments and emergency rooms

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more! ​​​​​​​

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer