Direct Patient Care Assistant - PRN Day Shifts

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered delivery and maintaining a clean, orderly environment for patient comfort and safety.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. CPI training is required within 90 days for psychiatric units, with experience not mandatory beyond the first year.

Qualifications

• Age: all age groups served.
• Education: high school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI training within 90 days for Psychiatric unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a clean, orderly environment and supports safety.
• Delivers service with patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

English literacy

Hospital software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital software systems

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered delivery and maintaining a clean, orderly environment for patient comfort and safety.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. CPI training is required within 90 days for psychiatric units, with experience not mandatory beyond the first year.