Direct Patient Care Associate

UF Health Shands Homecare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and to support a safe, patient-centered environment. The role emphasizes teamwork with the healthcare team and adherence to standard precautions, with attention to hospital computer systems and English literacy for accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment and promoting patient and family satisfaction while delivering compassionate and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions, ability to read/write in English, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and promoting patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Hospital IT

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and to support a safe, patient-centered environment. The role emphasizes teamwork with the healthcare team and adherence to standard precautions, with attention to hospital computer systems and English literacy for accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment and promoting patient and family satisfaction while delivering compassionate and