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SalaryThe Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct Patient Care responsibilities. All Patient Care team members act to meet patient needs and learn new skills to achieve quality Patient Care and customer service.
Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age-specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.
Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age-specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.
Required Qualifications
- Six months recent direct Patient Care experience in an acute hospital setting
- High School diploma; or equivalent experience
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Ability to safely and effectively monitor up to 12 patients at one time (utilizing audio/visual remote monitoring equipment)
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description
- Willingness to be taught/learn new skills
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction)
- Ability to organize and effectively set priorities
- Ability to carry out duties of the first responder in emergency situations
- Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge
- Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training
- Well organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and under pressure
- Efficiency in multitasking and ability to prioritize simultaneous situations
- The flexibility to work and orient at all UCSF locations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in remote monitoring
- Multilingual skill
- Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience
- Recent Float Pool experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the responsibilities of the job
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.
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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
009233 PAT CARE AST
Job Category
Support Services
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Mission Bay (SF), Mount Zion (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF), Various Work Sites
Shift
Days, Evenings, Rotating, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length
8 Hours
