Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Full Time 12 ...

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned Essential Duties: + Patient Satisfaction: u2022 Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. u2022 Anticipates pts needs u2022 Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls u2022 Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors u2022 Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions u2022 Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. u2022 Contributes input into the patientu2019s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patientu2019s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN. + Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction u2022 Vitals u2022 Daily weight u2022 I & O u2022 Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care u2022 Maintains clear and organized patient rooms u2022 Assist with meals/feeding u2022 Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair u2022 Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn u2022 Appropriately prioritizes patient needs + Safety: u2022 Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment u2022 Call light/telephone with reach u2022 Floors clear of fall hazards u2022 Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. u2022 Commodes u2022 Walkers u2022 Shower chairs u2022 IV poles u2022 Beds u2022 Tables/Chairs + Documentation u2022 Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care. + Communication: u2022 Makes presence known before entering a room or private area u2022 Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors u2022 Explains plan of care to the patient u2022 Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations u2022 Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. u2022 Knows and follows line of communication within the department. u2022 Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. u2022 Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patientu2019s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. u2022 Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection. + Regulatory agency i.e.: u2022 Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness u2022 No food/drink in nurses station u2022 No open containers in patient pantry u2022 No outside food in patient refrigerator u2022 No boxes etc. or floor u2022 Staff refrigerator kept clean u2022 Linens covered at all times u2022 Keep fire door closed u2022 Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry + Maintain patient confidentiality + Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information + Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + Req High school or equivalent + Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.) + Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: + Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting Required Licenses/Certifications: + Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016. + Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidateu2019s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Created: 2026-02-06