Associate Patient Care | Med Surg 7th Floor | Days | Full time

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered care, keeping the unit clean, and supporting patient and family satisfaction in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. Experience with hospital IT systems and basic medical terminology is preferred. This full-time position is based in Florida and offers a day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures affecting patient care.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions; ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a clean, orderly environment and supports patient comfort.
• Demonstrates service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

English reading/writing

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Full time 36 hours/week | Days

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCA assists in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care while ensuring a clean, orderly environment and demonstrating service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Necessary Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply all hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions, ability to read/write in English, etc.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire or transfer and then annually is required for the Psychiatric unit only.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Required Experience: Less than one year

Preferred Experience: N/A