Patient Care Assistant

Employment Duration: 3 months

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting patient care delivery and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment. This role is essential to the daily functioning of the unit and requires excellent teamwork, communication, and empathy.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility assistance, nutrition support, and comfort measures.
• Take vital signs, record patient data, and assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Respond to patient call lights and support safety measures such as ambulation and positioning.
• Assist in technical tasks such as EKGs, specimen labeling, oxygen therapy equipment setup, and basic treatments as directed by the RN.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow infection control protocols.
• Support quality assurance, patient confidentiality, and the mission of UCSF Medical Center.

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Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to act as a first responder in emergency situations.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Operating room experience