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Patient Care Assistant

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Aug 23, 2025
Patient Care Assistant TEP-Health Employees Temporary Employment 85913BR Job Summary Note: This opportunity will be 3 months in duration. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting patient care delivery and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment. This role is essential to the daily functioning of the unit and requires excellent teamwork, communication, and empathy. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility assistance, nutrition support, and comfort measures. Take vital signs, record patient data, and assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes. Respond to patient call lights and support safety measures such as ambulation and positioning. Assist in technical tasks such as EKGs, specimen labeling, oxygen therapy equipment setup, and basic treatments as directed by the RN. Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow infection control protocols. Support quality assurance, patient confidentiality, and the mission of UCSF Medical Center. 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. 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 UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions. Required Qualifications Ability to work effectively within a team. Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written. Basic arithmetic skills (addition and subtraction). Ability to prioritize and organize workload. Successful completion of UCSF Patient Care Assistant training. Basic computer skills. Ability to act as a first responder in emergency situations. Willingness to learn new skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of medical terminology. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Organization TEP Job Code and Payroll Title 009233 PAT CARE AST Job Category Allied Health, Support Services, Temporary Employment Bargaining Unit American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX) Employee Class Temporary Employment Percentage 100% Location Oakland, CA Campus Benioff Children's Hospital Shift Days Shift Length 8 Hours