Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (Part-Time, 24hrs/wk)

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in Saint Augustine, FL. The PCA delivers direct patient care and supportive services under supervision, helping maintain a clean, safe environment and providing service excellence to patients and families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning hospital computer systems, and applying basic medical terminology and precautions. BLS certification and CPI training are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and professional communication with healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions; ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services under RN supervision.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly environment and promote patient comfort.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

English reading/writing

Learn hospital computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in Saint Augustine, FL. The PCA delivers direct patient care and supportive services under supervision, helping maintain a clean, safe environment and providing service excellence to patients and families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning hospital computer systems, and applying basic medical terminology and precautions. BLS certification and CPI training are required within specified timelines.