Associate Patient Care | GI | Days | Full time

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCA assists in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean, orderly environment and demonstrating service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction. The role serves patients of all age groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with all members of 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 and write in English.
• Required experience: less than one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Demonstrate service excellence behaviors to promote patient and family satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED