Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (PCA) — 36h/wk

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time 36 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. The PCA delivers direct patient care under an RN’s supervision and supports a safe, clean, patient-centered environment to enhance patient and family satisfaction.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and less than one year of experience. Training in Crisis Prevention Institute is required within 90 days for psychiatric units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team.
• Able to learn hospital computer systems and procedures that affect patient care.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and supportive services under RN supervision.
• Delivers safe, patient-centered care and maintains a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrates service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time 36 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. The PCA delivers direct patient care under an RN’s supervision and supports a safe, clean, patient-centered environment to enhance patient and family satisfaction.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and less than one year of experience. Training in Crisis Prevention Institute is required within 90 days for psychiatric units.