Patient Care Assistant (PCA) — Part-Time 24hrs

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) working 24 hours per week from 7:00am to 7:00pm. The PCA provides direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring a clean and safe environment, while exhibiting service excellence to enhance patient and family satisfaction.

Required education is a high school diploma or GED; BLS certification is mandatory, with Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire for psychiatric units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire or transfer (psychiatric unit).
• Less than one year of experience preferred.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist in delivering safe, patient-centered care and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.
• Support hospital operations and patient care activities using standard procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) working 24 hours per week from 7:00am to 7:00pm. The PCA provides direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring a clean and safe environment, while exhibiting service excellence to enhance patient and family satisfaction.

Required education is a high school diploma or GED; BLS certification is mandatory, with Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire for psychiatric units.