What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant position at UCSF Health?
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.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $30.51 - $38.15 (Hourly Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
St. Mary's Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics are now part of UCSF Health. This addition give us the opportunity to offer primary and secondary care in more places and increases UCSF Health's ability to care for patients with complex medical needs. Combining community care with academic medicine makes convenient, comprehensive care easier to access for all our patients.
UCSF Health St. Mary's is an accredited, not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. As a full-service facility, we're home to the nation’s first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory, innovative orthopedic and spine care, state-of-the-art cancer center, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
We are proud to remain at the forefront of quality health care in San Francisco, with the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades. We’ve been named a Top Performer in Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. We believe in our city. And are proud to be part of UCSF Health to provide convenient, highly specialized care to our community.
UCSF Health St. Mary's is an accredited, not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. As a full-service facility, we're home to the nation’s first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory, innovative orthopedic and spine care, state-of-the-art cancer center, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
We are proud to remain at the forefront of quality health care in San Francisco, with the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades. We’ve been named a Top Performer in Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. We believe in our city. And are proud to be part of UCSF Health to provide convenient, highly specialized care to our community.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Ability to carry out duties of first responder in emergency situations
- Successful completion of Medical Center Patient Care Assistant training
- Basic computer skills The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications
NA
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.
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.
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
009233 PAT CARE AST
Job Category
Allied Health
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
80%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
St. Mary
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Evenings, Weekends
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday thru Friday and Weekends
Salary : $31 - $38
