Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Hygiene

University of California - Irvine Health; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. You will take vital signs, assist with patient hygiene, and maintain a clean unit. Training will cover use of hospital equipment and routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Must be able to float between Orange and Irvine locations, read and write English, and possess active CNA/LVN certification with BLS. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintain a clean, safe unit environment.
• Stock unit supplies and operate hospital equipment as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Therapeutic communication

Education

CNA or LVN certification

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. You will take vital signs, assist with patient hygiene, and maintain a clean unit. Training will cover use of hospital equipment and routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Must be able to float between Orange and Irvine locations, read and write English, and possess active CNA/LVN certification with BLS. Weekend and holiday work may be required.