Jun 16, 2026

Patient Care Assistant, Per Diem

Job Description

2795

Patient Care Assistant, Per Diem

Oakland, CA, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) receives daily assignments and functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to carry out direct patient care responsibilities. All patient care team members act to meet patient needs and learn new skills to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, other staff, and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to age specific needs and cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner. 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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Not Applicable

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • This position requires the ability to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

  • Experience successfully using de-escalation techniques

  • Experience working with medically/mentally ill individuals

  • Experience working with pediatric patients and their families

  • Medical Assistant Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification and/or post high school vocational/ specialized medical training certificate or in your first year of nursing school.

  • Current American Health Association BLS.

  • High school diploma or successful completion of GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous work experience with behaviorally challenged, mentally impaired, and/or eating disorder patients

  • Previous work experience as a patient care assistant

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Electronic Medical Record (Epic)

About Us

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 here.

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.

Salary Information

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

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Job Info

  • Job Identification 2795
  • Job Category Clinical Support Services
  • Degree Level High School Graduate
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Night
  • Shift Length 12 hours
  • Budgeted Job Salary Range 100000
  • Campus Location 1 Benioff Children's Hospital
  • Bargaining Unit EX
  • Employee Class Per Diem
  • FLSA Status Non-exempt
  • Job Code and Payroll Title 009234 | PAT CARE AST PD
  • Workplace Fully On-Site
  • FTE% 20.00
  • Job Req for Applicant Flow 9234