Surgical Acute PCA - 12h Day Shift, FT

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health’s Surgical Acute team seeks a Patient Care Assistant at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is a full-time position (72 hours per pay period) with a 12-hour day shift and rotating weekends/holidays, located in La Jolla, San Diego.

The PCA provides essential patient support under clinician supervision, assisting with daily living activities, data collection, and unit logistics. CNA certification and BLS are preferred/required, with English proficiency a must.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• CNA certification or Nursing Assistant training enrollment required/preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for health care provider.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and data collection.
• Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical, equipment/supply duties.
• Provide care under the direction of a licensed clinician.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

BLS certification

Education

CNA certification

Nursing Assistant training enrollment

RN program enrollment (second semester completed)

Job description

Scripps Health’s Surgical Acute team seeks a Patient Care Assistant at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is a full-time position (72 hours per pay period) with a 12-hour day shift and rotating weekends/holidays, located in La Jolla, San Diego.

The PCA provides essential patient support under clinician supervision, assisting with daily living activities, data collection, and unit logistics. CNA certification and BLS are preferred/required, with English proficiency a must.