Patient Care Assistant — Collaborative, Safe Care

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role emphasizes safety, a clean environment, and service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Full time position, 36 hours per week, schedule 7:00am–7:00pm, seven days a week. Requires HS diploma or GED and less than one year of experience; the PCA works as part of the healthcare team to learn hospital procedures and communicate professionally.

Qualifications

• Must work with healthcare team and communicate professionally.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures affecting patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions; reading/writing in English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean, orderly hospital environment.
• Deliver patient-centered care to promote satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Hospital computer systems

Medical terminology

Standard precautions

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role emphasizes safety, a clean environment, and service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

Full time position, 36 hours per week, schedule 7:00am–7:00pm, seven days a week. Requires HS diploma or GED and less than one year of experience; the PCA works as part of the healthcare team to learn hospital procedures and communicate professionally.