Patient Support Assistant

University of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California is seeking a Patient Support Assistant. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in patient care areas while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and experience in a cleaning environment, ensuring a safe and appealing atmosphere for patients and staff alike.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are necessary.
• Previous experience in cleaning settings, such as hospitals or hotels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Dispose of waste following departmental procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer (PC)

Job description

Under the immediate supervision of the Sr. Custodian Supervisor, the incumbent performs the following duties :

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) and soiled linen following departmental procedures
• Uses approved cleaning chemicals to maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas
• Use proper body mechanics and body alignment when moving furniture and equipment when performing your duties
• Complete the training for Medications and Auxiliary Staff Competency
• 10% : OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Performs other related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor. Inspect your own work, report missing furniture, and repairs needed; report fire or safety hazards. Respond to emergencies following established procedures.

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

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up) : TCS Non-Academic Titles Search ()

Please note : An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit :

Department Description

The Department of Pharmacy includes approximately 275 FTE and an annual operating budget of over $1 billion. The department provides services at the four main campuses -Parnassus, Mission Bay, Benioff Oakland, and Mt. Zion, as well as working with affiliates and in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Computer (PC) experience is preferred.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009226 PAT SUPP AST

Job Category

Facilities & Custodial

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Percentage

Location

Campus

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

8 Hours

Create a job alert for this search