Patient Care Assistant, Per Diem

Pediatric Nursing Float Pool

Per Diem

69627BR

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant- Safety Attendant (PCA) cares for all patients, including behavioral health, following provider instructions, and hospital procedures. Actively monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being and reports to nursing/medical staff. Ensures a safe environment for patients and staff. Participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs and helps with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

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 defenses, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

Required Qualifications

• Experience successfully using de-escalation techniques
• Experience working with medically/mentally ill individuals
• Experience working with pediatric patients and their families
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (Epic)
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with behaviorally challenged, mentally impaired, and/or eating disorder patients
• Experience as a patient care assistant
• Active BLS Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009234 PAT CARE AST PD

Job Category

Support Services

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees – Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)