PRN Patient Care Assistant - Direct Care for All Ages

UF Health Shands Homecare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare in Jacksonville is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered care and helps maintain a clean, orderly environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Institute training within specified timelines, and less than one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communicates professionally with the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and standard precautions; ability to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Deliver safe, patient-centered care and promote patient and family satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment and demonstrate service excellence behaviors.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Hospital computer systems

Medical terminology & English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare in Jacksonville is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered care and helps maintain a clean, orderly environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Institute training within specified timelines, and less than one year of experience.