Hillcrest

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Patient Care Assistant position in Scripps Health’s site-based Float Pool, serving Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest and Mercy Chula Vista. The position is 48 hours per pay period on a 12-hour day-shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays. As a key member of the clinical care team, the Patient Care Assistant provides excellent service to patients, helps with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and supports a safe, organized patient environment. The role assists with patient care within the permitted scope and under a clinician’s direction, and supports the unit with patient logistics, clerical work, equipment and supply duties, and charge reconciliation.

Requirements

One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider, or current enrollment in or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school, or current enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals.
Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification preferred.
Multiple patient care skills preferred.
One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living.
Collect data and ensure patients have a safe, organized environment.
Assist with patient care within the permitted scope and under the direction of a clinician.
Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical, equipment and supply, and charge reconciliation duties.