Patient Care Assistant - PRN, Team-Driven Care

UF Health Shands Homecare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA helps deliver safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and practicing service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, is proficient in basic medical terminology, and can read and write in English.

Qualifications

• Teamwork with healthcare staff and professional communication.
• Ability to learn hospital computer systems and procedures affecting care.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and reading/writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service-excellence behaviors to promote satisfaction.
• Support patient and family satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA helps deliver safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and practicing service excellence to promote patient and family satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, is proficient in basic medical terminology, and can read and write in English.