Patient Care Assistant

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

17h • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced inpatient department licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta. The PCA provides direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care and seeks clarification of duties as needed. The role operates within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and follows applicable policies, procedures, techniques, guidelines, and department-specific care competencies.

The PCA contributes to a motivated, high-performing team; maintains professionalism in behavior, dress, and conversation; and adapts to changing assignments and duties during a shift. The position uses effective interpersonal skills and service-excellence practices to support patient and family satisfaction, and helps foster a caring, cooperative environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or School of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated competency in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of the scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English at a professional level.
• Ability to use computers, printers, and position-related software, including Word, Outlook, and the organization's electronic medical record.
• Ability to perform basic non-licensed patient care activities; understand and follow instructions; communicate positively and professionally; collaborate and accept direction; and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use critical thinking and good judgment; remain calm and courteous under pressure; enforce policies consistently; manage multiple assignments; organize and prioritize workload; solve problems; recall information accurately; and attend closely to detail.
• Ability to perform basic math and compose written material.
• Sensory abilities needed for patient care and job duties, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversations and workplace sounds, seeing computer screens and written materials, and discerning temperature differences through touch.
• Must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months of nursing assistant or medical assistant experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Seek information and clarification of duties as needed.
• Perform duties within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and follow applicable policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines.
• Meet qualifications and competencies identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
• Contribute to a motivated, high-performance team and maintain professionalism in behavior, dress, and conversation.
• Adapt to changing assignments and duties throughout the shift as requested.
• Use effective interpersonal skills and service-excellence practices to support patient and family satisfaction.
• Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed