Compassionate Patient Care Assistant | Full-Time Day Shift

UF Health Shands Homecare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare in Saint Augustine seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time, 36 hours per week, day shift. The PCA provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support safe, patient-centered care and maintain a clean, orderly environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning hospital computer systems, familiarity with medical terminology and standard precautions, with BLS required and on-the-job training for unit-specific procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read/write in English and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Willing to learn hospital computer systems and procedures impacting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Promote patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare in Saint Augustine seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time, 36 hours per week, day shift. The PCA provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support safe, patient-centered care and maintain a clean, orderly environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning hospital computer systems, familiarity with medical terminology and standard precautions, with BLS required and on-the-job training for unit-specific procedures.