PRN Patient Care Assistant – Compassionate Team Player

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA assists in delivering safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a safe, clean environment and promoting service excellence for patients and families.

The role requires teamwork, effective communication with the healthcare team, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to learn hospital computer systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of hire or transfer (Psychiatric unit only).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist in delivering safe, patient-centered care.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment and promote patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Read/write in English

Hospital computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

UF Health in Florida is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA assists in delivering safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a safe, clean environment and promoting service excellence for patients and families.

The role requires teamwork, effective communication with the healthcare team, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to learn hospital computer systems.