Flexible PRN Patient Care Assistant

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA supports safe, patient-centered care, while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and promotes service excellence to boost patient and family satisfaction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and less than one year of experience. The role requires teamwork, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to learn

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and demonstrate service excellence behaviors.
• Contribute to patient and family satisfaction through attentive, responsive care.

Skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

English literacy

Learn hospital systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA supports safe, patient-centered care, while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and promotes service excellence to boost patient and family satisfaction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and less than one year of experience. The role requires teamwork, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to learn