Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs to execute the patient plan of care and ensure a safe, respectful care environment.

Ideal candidates hold CNA certification, BLS, and strong English communication skills, with high school completion and healthcare exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program (CNA).
• Preferred: 1 year experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• CNA Certification (CA DPH).
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) with renewal within 30 days if not current.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient calls within 10 minutes and assists with care as directed.
• Performs essential care tasks and maintains patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains clean, organized patient rooms and supports equipment setup and maintenance.
• Documents care provided, vital signs, intake/output, and use of equipment.
• Communicates plan of care and collaborates with RN/Charge Nurse.

Skills

English communication

CNA certification

BLS Healthcare Provider

Fire Life Safety Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Program graduate

Job description

A8010 - Patient Care Assistant (Union) CM1726827200

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned

Essential Duties

• Patient Satisfaction: Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. Anticipates pts needs Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. Contributes input into the patient's plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient's plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction Vitals Daily weight I & O Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care Maintains clear and organized patient rooms Assist with meals/feeding Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
• Safety: Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment Call light/telephone with reach Floors clear of fall hazards Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. Commodes Walkers Shower chairs IV poles Beds Tables/Chairs
• Documentation: Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
• Communication: Makes presence known before entering a room or private area Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors Explains plan of care to the patient Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. Knows and follows line of communication within the department. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient's inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
• Regulatory agency i.e.: Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness No food/drink in nurses station No open containers in patient pantry No outside food in patient refrigerator No boxes etc. or floor Staff refrigerator kept clean Linens covered at all times Keep fire door closed Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
• Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital's world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Job ID REQ20177927

Posted Date 09/05/2026