Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant supports patients and nursing staff by providing direct care and carrying out assigned clinical duties. The role includes monitoring and recording patient information, assisting with daily needs, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming care environment for patients and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Measure and document patients’ vital signs and other relevant patient data.
- Help patients with activities of daily living and routine care needs.
- Perform clinical tasks such as EKGs and phlebotomy.
- Observe patients and promptly communicate relevant changes or concerns to nursing staff.
- Keep patient care areas clean, safe, and organized for patients and visitors.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current STNA Certification, completion of a clinical rotation, or completion of a PCA Novice Program.
UC Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
