Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Team Support

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential support under RN supervision, assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and comfort across patient populations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and basic computer skills, with CNA or PCA training preferred and opportunities to orient across UCSF Medical Center locations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on healthcare experience (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Basic arithmetic and computer literacy.
• Must be able to adapt to multiple UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Completion of Patient Care Assistant training required.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care including hygiene, feeding, and comfort.
• Respond promptly to call lights and assist with daily activities.
• Document care and vitals accurately in patient records.
• Assist with patient transfers, orientation, and safety measures.
• Support nursing staff, observe patient conditions, and report changes.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Patient care

Basic computer skills

First responder

Education

Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential support under RN supervision, assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and comfort across patient populations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and basic computer skills, with CNA or PCA training preferred and opportunities to orient across UCSF Medical Center locations.