Full-Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

UF Health Shands Homecare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will support safe, patient-centered care and help maintain a clean, orderly environment to promote comfort and satisfaction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic medical terminology knowledge, and BLS certification. Experience is less than one year; hospital computer systems training is preferred and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Supports safe, patient-centered care and maintains a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrates service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will support safe, patient-centered care and help maintain a clean, orderly environment to promote comfort and satisfaction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic medical terminology knowledge, and BLS certification. Experience is less than one year; hospital computer systems training is preferred and teamwork is essential.