Patient Care Assistant

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA receives daily assignments and carries out tasks as directed to meet patient needs.

Qualifications include at least 1 year in a healthcare environment, ability to work in a team, English communication, basic arithmetic, and willingness to learn. Training for UCSF Patient Care Assistant is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on healthcare experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Basic arithmetic

Priority setting

First responder readiness

Will to learn

Education

Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct patient care responsibilities.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working hands on in a healthcare environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the responsibilities of the job is preferred.
• Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations.
• Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training.
• Basic computer skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistance Certific ation

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Salary Information

The 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