Patient Care Assistant

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

8d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

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 when needed. The role operates within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and follows applicable policies, procedures, techniques, guidelines, and department-specific care qualifications and competencies.

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

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 with professional quality.
• Ability to use computers, printers, and software necessary for the position, 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, effectively, and professionally; collaborate; and accept direction.
• Ability to work calmly and courteously under pressure, think critically, use good judgment, work independently with minimal supervision, and follow and enforce policies consistently.
• Ability to perform basic math, compose written material, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care, hear conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds, see screens and written materials needed for the position, and discern temperature variances through touch.
• Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of nursing assistant or medical assistant experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and comply with relevant policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines.
• Seek information and clarification about duties as needed.
• Meet department-specific qualifications and competencies identified in the 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 among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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