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PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas - Medical Acute 1 North - Days
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Encinitas
- Medical Acute 1 North
- Days Scripps Health United States, California, Encinitas Aug 25, 2026 Description This is a full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour day shifts (6:30am
- 7:00pm) and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is self-motivated and committed to providing exceptional patient care. In this role you will be assisting patients with their activities of daily living, performing vital signs, and performing EKGs. We are looking for someone who is looking to can work efficiently and collaborate as a team. The duties of a Patient Care Assistant include: Providing excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team Assisting 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 Supporting the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties #LI-JS1
Qualifications 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. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providerPreferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
One (1) year of acute care experience Multiple patient care skills CNA CertificationJob :
Clinical SupportPrimary Location :
Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPSMEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
Work Locations :
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
354 SANTAFE DRIVE
ENCINITAS 92024Organization :
Scripps Encinitas HospitalJob Posting :
Aug 25, 2026, 6:37:22 PMBenefit Status :
FT- FULL-TIME
WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD) : 25.48- Maximum Rate (USD) : 30.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance