Patient Care Assistant: Team-Driven Patient Support

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help maintain a clean, safe environment and support patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and less than one year of experience. Psychiatric unit training via Crisis Prevention Institute within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire or transfer (Psychiatric unit only).
• Less than one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly environment.
• Support patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Skills

Teamwork and communication

Medical terminology

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help maintain a clean, safe environment and support patient and family satisfaction through service excellence.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and less than one year of experience. Psychiatric unit training via Crisis Prevention Institute within 90 days is required.