Patient Care Assistant | CNA/EMT (PRN) Flexible

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The position emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative nursing practice in a trusted care climate.

Eligible candidates include CNAs (HS diploma or equivalent) with 1 year of clinical patient care, EMT/Paramedic, or nursing students in approved programs. Various enrollment and progression statuses are considered.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required for those not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a nursing program.
• One year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Nursing student must be enrolled in an approved program and complete didactic and clinical portions.
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation) may be eligible.
• Current employees who have completed a nursing or LPN program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization (up to 6 months).
• Junior and senior high school CNAs with instructor recommendation may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to help achieve patient care goals.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student in approved program

CNA training program with instructor recommendation

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The position emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative nursing practice in a trusted care climate.

Eligible candidates include CNAs (HS diploma or equivalent) with 1 year of clinical patient care, EMT/Paramedic, or nursing students in approved programs. Various enrollment and progression statuses are considered.