Night Shift Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time overnight shifts (7:00pm–7:00am, Sun–Sat, 36 hours/week). The PCA delivers direct patient care under RN supervision, maintains a clean and safe environment, and supports patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, teamwork and professional communication, English literacy, and BLS certification is implicit in patient care roles.

Qualifications

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups
• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions, ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time overnight shifts (7:00pm–7:00am, Sun–Sat, 36 hours/week). The PCA delivers direct patient care under RN supervision, maintains a clean and safe environment, and supports patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, teamwork and professional communication, English literacy, and BLS certification is implicit in patient care roles.