Compassionate Patient Care Assistant, 12-Hour Shifts, FT

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla location in San Diego. This full-time role features a 12-hour varied shift schedule, rotating weekends and holidays, and a pay range of $25.48–$30.89 per hour.

The PCA will assist with daily living activities and support the clinical care team under supervision. Qualified candidates should have CNA certification or one year of related experience, English proficiency, and BLS Certification.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is preferred.
• One year of patient-related experience is preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.
• Current AHA BLS for health care provider.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment.
• Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.
• Supports the unit with patient logistics, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.

Skills

CNA certification

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

One year of patient-related experience or CNA training

RN program with second semester completion (optional)

Job description

Scripps Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla location in San Diego. This full-time role features a 12-hour varied shift schedule, rotating weekends and holidays, and a pay range of $25.48–$30.89 per hour.

The PCA will assist with daily living activities and support the clinical care team under supervision. Qualified candidates should have CNA certification or one year of related experience, English proficiency, and BLS Certification.