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Patient Care Assistant/Safety Attendant

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
1840 3rd Street (Show on map)
May 01, 2026
Multiple openingsThe shift for this position is 12hr variableThis position will rotate at Mission Bay and Oakland locationsThe 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. 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 schoolCurrent American Heart Association BLSHigh school diploma;or equivalent experienceExperience working with medically/mentally ill individualsExperience working with pediatric patients/familiesExperience successfully using de-escalation techniquesAbility to work effectively within a teamAbility to satisfactorily perform job duties as defined in the job descriptionWillingness to be taught/learn new skillsAbility to understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writingAbility to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition and subtraction)Ability to organize and effectively set prioritiesPerforms other duties as assignedThe flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations Preferred Qualifications Experience with behaviorally challenged, mentally impaired, and/or eating disorder patientsExperience as a patient care assistant 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