UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Patient Care Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$33.98 - $42.48

About the Job

Requirements

At least one year of hands-on work in a healthcare environment.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Ability to satisfactorily perform the job duties defined in the job description.
Willingness to be taught and learn new skills.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to organize and effectively set priorities.
Ability to carry out duties of a first responder in emergency situations.
Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training.
Basic computer skills.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, elimination needs, and changing bed linens.
Respond promptly to patients' call lights.
Provide for patients’ comfort and safety and follow prescribed measures such as ambulating, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, side rails, special beds, and restraints.
Turn, move, and transfer patients and/or equipment using proper body mechanics.
Assist patients with food needs, including collecting menus, setting up meal trays, cutting food, and/or feeding.
Record nutritional intake on appropriate records, including for selected patients on calorie count.
Assist with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients, personal belongings, and equipment.
Orient new patients to the room or unit.
Organize and prioritize patient-care tasks and assignments based on each patient's needs and preferences and overall unit activities.
Assist with post-mortem care as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Perform sitter and close-observation responsibilities as assigned.
Recognize situations requiring supervision or guidance and seek appropriate resources.
Communicate complete and pertinent information, observations, and care provided to patients in verbal and written reports.
Document all procedures and care given accurately, legibly, and with proper signature.
Report and record delegated patient data, including vital signs, pain score, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and intake and output, and collect other patient data as assigned.
Perform selected patient-care procedures, including basic skin care, application of hot and cold compresses or ice packs, and incentive spirometry, and other treatments as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Carry out first-responder duties in emergency situations.
Set up and maintain oxygen therapy equipment.
Label specimens accurately and arrange timely delivery to the laboratory.
Perform electrocardiograms, including required unit-specific documentation.
Check and maintain electrocardiogram machines as required by the unit.
Operate nursing-unit equipment, including computers, fax machines, imprinter devices, and intercom systems, as required.
Complete other unit-maintenance activities as assigned, including inventorying and stocking supplies and maintaining or cleaning equipment such as IV pumps, dinamaps, slide boards, and wheelchairs.
Follow unit, department, and Medical Center policies, procedures, and work rules.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and staff.
Follow House and Telephone Standards established by the Medical Center.
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable Medical Center and unit-specific infection-control, health, and safety policies and procedures.
Complete annual safety training.
Support the Medical Center's mission, philosophy, and goals.
Support development of unit and team goals and participate in unit staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs as required.
Contribute to and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement processes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and functional work environment.
Start work at the scheduled time and complete work on time.
Follow guidelines on use of sick leave and other paid time off.
Comply with the dress code, including photo identification.
Provide unsolicited assistance to team members.
Use the appropriate chain of command for problem-solving and seeking information.
Perform other assigned duties, such as emptying linen hampers, answering phones or unit reception, and collecting meal trays.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the job responsibilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct patient care responsibilities.

All patient care team members act to meet patient needs and learn new skills to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

Required Qualifications:

At least 1 year of working hands on in a healthcare environment.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description.
Willingness to be taught/learn new skills.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction).
Ability to organize and effectively set priorities.
Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to the responsibilities of the job is preferred.
Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations.
Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training.
Basic computer skills.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Nursing Assistance Certification

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
40	Yes	General Patient Care - performs general patient care duties as appropriate to ages served. Provides or assists patients with personal hygiene such as bathing (tub, bed, shower), mouth care, elimination needs, and changing bed linens. Responds to patients' call lights promptly. Provides for patients’ comfort and safety; follows prescribed measures such as ambulating, positioning, range of motion exercises, side rails, special beds and restraints. Turns, moves, and transfers patients and/or equipment using principles of proper body mechanics. Assists patients with food needs, such as collecting menus, setting up meal trays, cutting food, and/or feeding. Records nutritional intake on appropriate records which may include selected patients on calorie count. Assists in admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients, personal belongings and equipment. Orients new patients to the room/unit. Organizes and prioritizes patient care tasks and assignments, considering each patient's needs and preferences and overall unit activities. Assists with post-mortem care as assigned by the RN. Performs sitter/close observation responsibilities as assigned. Recognizes situations which necessitate supervision/guidance and seeks appropriate resources. Relates complete and pertinent information, observations, and care given to patients in verbal and written reports. Documents all procedures and care given in an accurate, legible, and properly signed manner.
40	Yes	Technical Duties - performs technical duties as appropriate to ages served. Reports and records delegated patient data (e g. vital signs, pain score, oxygen saturation, height, weight, intake and output), and collects other patient data as assigned. Performs selected patient care procedures (e g. basic skin care, application of hot and cold compresses/ice packs, incentive spirometry) and other treatments as assigned by the RN. Carries out duties of first responder in emergency situations. Sets up and maintains O2 therapy equipment. Labels specimens accurately and arranges for timely delivery to the laboratory. Performs EKGs, including appropriate documentation as required by the individual unit. Checks and maintains EKG machines as required by the individual unit. Operates nursing unit equipment (e g. computer, fax machine, imprinter device, intercom system) as required. Completes other unit maintenance activities as assigned (e g. inventories and stocks supplies, maintains/cleans equipment such as IV pumps, dinamaps, slide boards, wheelchairs, etc.).
20	Yes	Other Duties and Responsibilities - performs other duties as appropriate to ages served. Follows all unit, department, and Medical Center policies, procedures, and work rules. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patients and/or staff. Follows House and Telephone Standards as established by Medical Center. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and unit specific infection control, health and safety policies and procedures. Completes annual safety training. Supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the Medical Center. Supports the development of unit/team goals and actively participates in unit staff meetings, inservices, and educational programs as required. Contributes to and actively participates in the quality assurance and quality improvement process. Maintains a clean, safe and functional work environment. Starts work at scheduled time and completes work on time. Follows guidelines on use of sick leave and other paid time off. Complies with dress code, including photo identification. Provides unsolicited assistance to team members. Uses appropriate chain of command when applicable, e.g., problem solving, seeking information. Performs other duties as assigned (e.g. emptying linen hampers, answering phones/unit reception, collecting meal trays, etc.).
100%		(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Budgeted Job Salary Range: 33.98-42.48

About the Company

UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

UC San Francisco is a public research university in San Francisco focused solely on health sciences, combining professional education with biomedical research and patient care. Its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy train clinicians and scientists, while teams investigate cancer, immunology, genomics and neuroscience. UCSF Medical Center and Benioff Children's Hospitals connect clinical care with faculty research and training, and university clinics serve patients across Northern California. Founded in 1864, UCSF is the University of California campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and biomedical research, based in San Francisco.

Company size: 10,001+
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Founded: 1864

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