Patient Care Technician: Mobility & Vital Signs Support

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. You will help with mobility, monitoring, daily living tasks, and vital signs, while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Experience in hospital/clinic settings and Basic Life Support are required, with CA Nurse Assistant certification preferred. This full‑time role offers opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in a hospital, clinic or SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
• Works as part of a team with the Registered Nurse, providing patient care including mobility, ambulation, turning, repositioning, and use of patient handling equipment.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, toileting, hydration, answering calls, and oral care; monitors vital signs and intake/output; may perform EKGs as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by restocking supplies, ensuring bedside tidiness, and neat linens; may transport patients and handle specimens as needed.
• As a sitter when required, supports patient safety and collaborates with the nurse on nursing care, hygiene, nutrition, mobility and engagement in activities.
• No supervisory responsibilities; participates in a competency‑driven care team.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Education

N/A

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. You will help with mobility, monitoring, daily living tasks, and vital signs, while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Experience in hospital/clinic settings and Basic Life Support are required, with CA Nurse Assistant certification preferred. This full‑time role offers opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute