Part-Time Patient Care Assistant - Patient-Centered Support

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in St. Augustine area seeks a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for 24 hours per week, 7:00am - 7:00pm. The PCA provides direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, promoting safe, compassionate care and a clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and the ability to learn hospital computer systems and basic medical terminology. Training for psychiatric units includes CPI within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days for the Psychiatric unit.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Must read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and promote patient/family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

English reading/writing

Medical terminology

Hospital computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UF Health in St. Augustine area seeks a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for 24 hours per week, 7:00am - 7:00pm. The PCA provides direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, promoting safe, compassionate care and a clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and the ability to learn hospital computer systems and basic medical terminology. Training for psychiatric units includes CPI within 90 days.