Full-Time Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate Support

UF Health Shands Homecare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on safe, patient-centered care and maintaining a clean, orderly environment.

This full-time position offers a 36-hour work week with shifts 7:00am to 7:00pm, seven days a week. Required education is a high school diploma or GED, with BLS certification and CPI training within 90 days of hire for the psychiatric unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• CPI training within 90 days of hire or transfer and then annually for the Psychiatric unit.
• Less than one year of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delivers safe, patient-centered care and maintains an orderly environment.
• Demonstrates service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Hospital IT literacy

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on safe, patient-centered care and maintaining a clean, orderly environment.

This full-time position offers a 36-hour work week with shifts 7:00am to 7:00pm, seven days a week. Required education is a high school diploma or GED, with BLS certification and CPI training within 90 days of hire for the psychiatric unit.