Patient Care Assistant

Neuroscience Specialty Unit

Full Time

77715BR

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 patientcare 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.

Department Description

The Neurosciences Specialty Unit is a primary site for patients admitted to the Neurology, Neurovascular and Neurosurgical services. This is an acuity adaptable unit and will have patients who may require neurological assessment and care on a more frequent basis and on a more complex level than the acute care areas but do not require placement in an Intensive Care Unit.

The level of skill of staff members require the ability to perform complex neuro assessments, astute observations and compassionate caring for patients.

The unit has 24 beds with cardiac telemetry and intracranial pressure monitoring capability.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within a team 
• Ability to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job description 
• 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
• Willingness to be taught/learn new skills
• Basic computer skills 
• ​The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

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

009233 PAT CARE AST

Job Category

Support Services

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA

Shift

Rotating, Weekends, Variable