nursing assistant

View Park Convalescent Hospital

<div><p>We are seeking to hire Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team!
</p><p>At <b>View Park Convalescent Center</b>, we believe that our staff makes the difference. Not only are they professional and caring, but also their care is accompanied by a friendly and attentive service</p>
<p><b>
Shift: FULL TIME CNA FOLLOWING A 4/2 SCHEDULE FOR NOC SHIFT</b></p>
<p><b>
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE</b></p>
<p><b>
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Requirements</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Active CNA certification with a successful completion of a CNA program</li>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent</li>
<li>Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster(s)</li>
<li>Ability to read, write, and speak English</li>
<li>Good physical health to lift and move patients, and/or stand for long periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation</li>
<li>Compassion towards residents and their families</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Primary Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Providing personal care for the residents under the supervision of a licensed and/or registered nurse
</li><li>Such care includes assistance with the activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, grooming, dining, recreational activities, and outings
</li><li>Organizational skills are required to keep the unit running smoothly
</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.</p>
<p>
$22 - $23 / hour</p>
<p><b>
Benefits for Full-Time Positions</b></p>
<ul><li>Generous Time off &amp; Holiday Pay</li></ul>
<ul><li>Health, dental, vision insurance</li></ul>
<ul><li>401K with employer match</li></ul>
<ul><li>Employer Paid &amp; Supplemental Life Insurance</li></ul>
<p>
#NURSING</p></div>

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) FT (NOC)

University of Southern California

<div><b>Job ID</b> REQ20172510 <b>Category</b> Keck Medicine of USC</div>
<br><div><p>The Care Partner 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.</p><p></p><p>
Minimum Education:
</p><p>Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification<br>
 OR<br>
Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program and equivalent training and the completion of at least the &ldquo;Fundamentals of Nursing&rdquo; course with a B or better</p><p><br>
Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
 <br>
Six months to one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
<br>
[preferred] in an acute care setting (based on unit definition).<br>
 OR<br>
Maintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.</p><p>
Ability to pass a 4 hour USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Electronic Health Record data entry training course.<br>
Understanding of basic medical terminology and abbreviations, preferred.<br>
Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are competing requirements and a heavy workload.</p><p><br>
Required License/Certification: OTHER REQUIREMENTS PER AREA/UNIT:<br>
Maintain active California Certified Nurse Assistant certification<br>
 OR<br>
Maintain actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Individuals who graduate or drop out of an accredited nursing program will be suspended from work and will be given 30 calendar days to re-enroll or obtain a California Certified Nurse Assistant Certification.</p><p><br>
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card.<br>
AB 508 Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department, and maintained by renewal before expiration date</p><p></p><p>
As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC&ndash;VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.</p><p></p><p>
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.06 - $29.69. 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 candidate&rsquo;s 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.</p><br>
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
<div><b>Job ID</b> REQ20172510 <b>Posted Date</b> 03/03/2026</div></div><p></p>

Care Partner (CNA) - Emergency Room - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC

<div>
 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
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Patient Satisfaction:
  </li>
  <li>
   Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Anticipates pts needs
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors
  </li>
  <li>
   Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction
  </li>
  <li>
   Vitals
  </li>
  <li>
   Daily weight
  </li>
  <li>
   I &amp; O
  </li>
  <li>
   Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains clear and organized patient rooms
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist with meals/feeding
  </li>
  <li>
   Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn
  </li>
  <li>
   Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
  </li>
  <li>
   Safety:
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment
  </li>
  <li>
   Call light/telephone with reach
  </li>
  <li>
   Floors clear of fall hazards
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Commodes
  </li>
  <li>
   Walkers
  </li>
  <li>
   Shower chairs
  </li>
  <li>
   IV poles
  </li>
  <li>
   Beds
  </li>
  <li>
   Tables/Chairs
  </li>
  <li>
   Documentation
  </li>
  <li>
   Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
  </li>
  <li>
   Communication:
  </li>
  <li>
   Makes presence known before entering a room or private area
  </li>
  <li>
   Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors
  </li>
  <li>
   Explains plan of care to the patient
  </li>
  <li>
   Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations
  </li>
  <li>
   Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Knows and follows line of communication within the department.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective.
  </li>
  <li>
   Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
  </li>
  <li>
   Regulatory agency i.e.:
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness
  </li>
  <li>
   No food/drink in nurses station
  </li>
  <li>
   No open containers in patient pantry
  </li>
  <li>
   No outside food in patient refrigerator
  </li>
  <li>
   No boxes etc. or floor
  </li>
  <li>
   Staff refrigerator kept clean
  </li>
  <li>
   Linens covered at all times
  </li>
  <li>
   Keep fire door closed
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain patient confidentiality
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs other related duties as assigned.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Required Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Req High school or equivalent
  </li>
  <li>
   Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
  </li>
  <li>
   Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Preferred Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Required Licenses/Certifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
  </li>
  <li>
   Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  </li>
  <li>
   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).
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 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 candidate&rsquo;s 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Job ID
 </strong>
 REQ20169339
 <strong>
  Posted Date
 </strong>
 11/18/2025
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Apply
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Current employees apply here
</div>


Patient Care Assistant - 5 N Tele - Part 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

MLK Community Healthcare

<div><div><div><b>Pay Rate Type</b></div>
Hourly</div>
<div><div><b>Salary Range (Depending on Experience)</b></div>
$21.33 - $31.62</div><br>
<p></p><div><div><p>If interested, please apply and submit your resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org.</p><p><b>
P</b><b>OSITION SUMMARY</b></p><p>
The <b>Patient Care Technician</b> supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, efficient, timely and excellent high quality care.</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.</li><li>
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.</li><li>
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.</li><li>
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.</li><li>
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.</li><li>
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.</li><li>
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.</li><li>
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, cognition, abnormal vital signs, any signs of distress or blood in urine.</li><li>
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.</li><li>
Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.</li><li>
Comply with the hospital&rsquo;s mission and values.</li><li>
Take an active role in the importance of rounding.</li></ul><br>
</div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b>POSITION REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<b>A. Education</b></p><ul><li>
High school diploma or GED preferred.</li></ul><p><b>
B. Qualifications/Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting. Internal candidates without the required experience but have a Certified Nursing Assistant license will be considered at management&rsquo;s discretion.</li><li>
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)</li><li>
Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.</li><li>
Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.</li><li>
A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.</li></ul><p><b>
C. Special Skills/Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>
Service Orientation &mdash; actively looking for ways to help people.</li><li>
Critical Thinking &mdash; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li></ul><div>
#LI-YD1</div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div>Know someone at MLK Community Healthcare?<br>
<div></div>
<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Rights Employer</b><br>
<br>
Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>MLK Community Healthcare</b><br>
1680 E 120th Street<br>
Los Angeles, CA 90059<br>
Tel: 424-338-8000<br>
Email: info@mlkch.org<br>
www.mlkch.org</div></div></div></div>

Patient Care Tech- MedSurg Tele 3rd Flr - FT Days

<div><div><div><b>Pay Rate Type</b></div>
Hourly</div>
<div><div><b>Salary Range (Depending on Experience)</b></div>
$21.33 - $30.64</div><br>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>If you are interested, please apply online and send your resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org.</b></p><p><b>
P</b><b>OSITION SUMMARY</b></p><p>
The <b>Patient Care Technician</b> supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, efficient, timely and excellent high quality care.</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.</li><li>
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.</li><li>
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.</li><li>
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.</li><li>
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.</li><li>
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.</li><li>
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.</li><li>
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, cognition, abnormal vital signs, any signs of distress or blood in urine.</li><li>
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.</li><li>
Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.</li><li>
Comply with the hospital&rsquo;s mission and values.</li><li>
Take an active role in the importance of rounding.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b>POSITION REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<b>A. Education</b></p><ul><li>
High school diploma or GED preferred.</li></ul><p><b>
B. Qualifications/Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting. Internal candidates without the required experience but have a Certified Nursing Assistant license will be considered at management&rsquo;s discretion.</li><li>
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)</li><li>
Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.</li><li>
Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.</li><li>
A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.</li></ul><p><b>
C. Special Skills/Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>
Service Orientation &mdash; actively looking for ways to help people.</li><li>
Critical Thinking &mdash; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li></ul><div>
#LIYD-1</div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div>Know someone at MLK Community Healthcare?<br>
<div></div>
<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Rights Employer</b><br>
<br>
Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>MLK Community Healthcare</b><br>
1680 E 120th Street<br>
Los Angeles, CA 90059<br>
Tel: 424-338-8000<br>
Email: info@mlkch.org<br>
www.mlkch.org</div></div></div></div>

Patient Care Tech- Med Surg/Tele (4th Floor) Full Time Nights

<div>
 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
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Essential Duties
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Patient Satisfaction:
  </li>
  <li>
   Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Anticipates pts needs
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors
  </li>
  <li>
   Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction
  </li>
  <li>
   Vitals
  </li>
  <li>
   Daily weight
  </li>
  <li>
   I &amp; O
  </li>
  <li>
   Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains clear and organized patient rooms
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist with meals/feeding
  </li>
  <li>
   Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn
  </li>
  <li>
   Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
  </li>
  <li>
   Safety:
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment
  </li>
  <li>
   Call light/telephone with reach
  </li>
  <li>
   Floors clear of fall hazards
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Commodes
  </li>
  <li>
   Walkers
  </li>
  <li>
   Shower chairs
  </li>
  <li>
   IV poles
  </li>
  <li>
   Beds
  </li>
  <li>
   Tables/Chairs
  </li>
  <li>
   Documentation
  </li>
  <li>
   Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
  </li>
  <li>
   Communication:
  </li>
  <li>
   Makes presence known before entering a room or private area
  </li>
  <li>
   Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors
  </li>
  <li>
   Explains plan of care to the patient
  </li>
  <li>
   Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations
  </li>
  <li>
   Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Knows and follows line of communication within the department.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective.
  </li>
  <li>
   Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
  </li>
  <li>
   Regulatory agency i.e.:
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness
  </li>
  <li>
   No food/drink in nurses station
  </li>
  <li>
   No open containers in patient pantry
  </li>
  <li>
   No outside food in patient refrigerator
  </li>
  <li>
   No boxes etc. or floor
  </li>
  <li>
   Staff refrigerator kept clean
  </li>
  <li>
   Linens covered at all times
  </li>
  <li>
   Keep fire door closed
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain patient confidentiality
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs other related duties as assigned.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Required Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Req High school or equivalent
  </li>
  <li>
   Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
  </li>
  <li>
   Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Preferred Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Required Licenses/Certifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
  </li>
  <li>
   Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  </li>
  <li>
   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)
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 &ndash; $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 candidate&rsquo;s 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Job ID
 </strong>
 REQ20171783
 <strong>
  Posted Date
 </strong>
 02/04/2026
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Apply
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Current employees apply here
</div>


Patient Care Assistant - 6 S Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (non-Exempt) (Union)

<div><p>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</p><p></p><p><b>
Essential Duties:</b></p><ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul><p><b><br>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
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)</li></ul><br>
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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 candidate&rsquo;s 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.
<div><b>Job ID</b> REQ20172703 <b>Posted Date</b> 03/03/2026</div></div><p></p>

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