Inpatient Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate Support

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Loma Linda University Medical Center, part of Loma Linda University Health, works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Provides age-appropriate patient care and contributes to a high-performing team while following policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Candidates must complete an approved CNA or MA program or Nursing Fundamentals, with six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of CNA or MA program, or Nursing Fundamentals.
• Minimum 6 months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• English reading/writing proficiency; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Follow department policies and procedures with clinical judgment.
• Demonstrate professional communication and customer service.
• Accept changing assignments and duties during shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual

Education

CNA program

MA program

Nursing Fundamentals

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Loma Linda University Medical Center, part of Loma Linda University Health, works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Provides age-appropriate patient care and contributes to a high-performing team while following policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Candidates must complete an approved CNA or MA program or Nursing Fundamentals, with six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.