Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Chula Vista/Hillcrest

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.

You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is in the heart of Hillcrest. Founded in 1890 by the sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego's longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center and the largest teaching hospital in the region located in the heart of Hillcrest.

We invite you to join our highly engaged Float Pool team of Patient Assistant's and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent service to patients.

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.

• Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment.

• Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.

• Supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.

This is a Part-Time position (48 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule that include weekends and holidays.

Position floats between Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• CNA certification preferred.

• Multiple patient care skills preferred.

• One-year acute care experience preferred.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider OR

• current enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school OR

• current enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals.

• Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Position Pay Range: $21.85-$29.00/hour