Patient Care Assistant - Medical Acute

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 Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.

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

In addition, you will…

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

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

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

This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period) position with a 12-hour varied shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Located at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• CNA certification

• One-year patient related experience

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