Patient Care Assistant/Safety Attendant

General Information

Job Name Patient Care Assistant/Safety Attendant Department 8730300 - NURSING FLOAT PERSONNEL PEDS Position type Full Time Primary Location San Francisco, CA, United States Job ID CONV_88205BR

Description & Requirements

Job Description **Multiple openings****The shift for this position is 12hr variable****This position will rotate at Mission Bay and Oakland locations**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. Qualifications Required Qualifications: - Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, and/or post-high school vocational/specialized medical training certificate; or in your first year of nursing school - Current American Heart Association BLS - High school diploma; or equivalent experience - Experience working with medically/mentally ill individuals - Experience working with pediatric patients/families - Experience successfully using de-escalation techniques - 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 - Performs other duties as assigned - 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 License/Certifications: - Current American Heart Association BLS License / Certification Basic Life Support

Additional Details

Job Code PAT CARE AST (009233) Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) Job Family Clinical Support Services Campus 1 Benioff Children's Hospital Campus 2 Various Locations Campus 3 Benioff Children's Hospital Percentage (%) 90 Shift Length 12 hours Shift Type Variable Bargaining Unit EX