Hospital Patient Care Assistant – Acute Care

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing staff in patient care. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help maintain a clean, safe unit environment.

The role includes stocking supplies and supporting clerical tasks as assigned across Orange and Irvine locations. Successful candidates will have basic medical terminology, English proficiency, and CNA/LVN certification or be in an accredited nursing program with clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Must be certified CNA, LVN, or enrolled in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester.

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintaining a clean and safe unit environment; stocking supplies.
• Operating hospital equipment as directed and performing routine clerical tasks.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

Nursing certification / CNA or LVN or in nursing program with 1 clinical semester

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing staff in patient care. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help maintain a clean, safe unit environment.

The role includes stocking supplies and supporting clerical tasks as assigned across Orange and Irvine locations. Successful candidates will have basic medical terminology, English proficiency, and CNA/LVN certification or be in an accredited nursing program with clinical experience.