Patient Support Assistant

UCSF Career Site; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is a leading healthcare and education institution in San Francisco seeking an Environmental Services Technician to support patient care areas by maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. Under supervision, you will perform general cleaning tasks in patient rooms and units, dispose of waste, and keep storage areas orderly according to procedures.

Ideal candidates have prior hospital or healthcare cleaning experience, strong English communication, and the ability to organize and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hotel cleaning experience is required.
• Is able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
• Must read, speak, and understand English.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans occupied patient rooms, and rooms between patients (discharges) following department procedures.
• Disposes of waste (trash, biohazardous waste, recycling, compost) and soiled linen following departmental procedures.
• Uses approved cleaning chemicals to maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Uses proper body mechanics and body alignment when moving furniture and equipment when performing duties.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work equipment and storage rooms / closets.
• Complete the training for Medications and Auxiliary Staff Competency.
• Respond to emergencies following established procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Organization and prioritization

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PC experience

Job description

Under the immediate supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs the followings duties adhering to UCSF & department policies and procedures:

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

90%: GENERAL CLEANING TASKS:

• Following Infection Control Policies, the employee maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and esthetically pleasing environment for patients, staff, and visitors
• Cleans occupied patient rooms, and rooms between patients (discharges) following department procedures
• Cleans other assigned areas within the Patient Care Units
• Disposes of waste (trash, biohazardous waste, recycling, compost) and soiled linen following departmental procedures
• Uses approved cleaning chemicals to maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas
• Uses proper body mechanics and body alignment when moving furniture and equipment when perform duties
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work equipment and storage rooms / closets
• Complete the training for Medications and Auxiliary Staff Competency

10%:OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor including but not limited to Inspections of one’s own work, report missing or broken furniture and any necessary repairs to support safety and fire life safety compliance. Respond to emergencies following established procedures.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hotel cleaning experience is required.
• Is able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
• Must read, speak, and understand English.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer (PC) experience

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Job Code and Payroll Title 009226 | PAT SUPP AST