Patient Care Assistant

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in San Francisco is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) responsible for carrying out direct patient care under Registered Nurse supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and emergency response readiness. Ideal candidates will have completed PCA training and possess basic computer and organizational skills. Flexibility to work at various UCSF Health locations is essential. The position offers competitive salary placement depending on experience and internal equity at UCSF.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out direct patient care responsibilities under a Registered Nurse.
• Promote a cooperative working relationship with team members.
• Respond as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic arithmetic

Organizational skills

Emergency response

Computer skills

Education

Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training

Job description

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct patient care responsibilities. All patient care team members act to meet patient needs and learn new skills to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction)
• Ability to organize and effectively set priorities
• Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations
• Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training
• Basic computer skills
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant previous PCA/Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting
• Current nursing student who has completed a Medical Surgical rotation
• Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the responsibilities of the job

Salary Information

Final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.