Patient Care Assistant, Acute Care - 12392

Penn Highlands Healthcare • Huntingdon, PA

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About The Position

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you will be responsible for providing a variety of non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• One year of patient care, EMT, or pre-hospital emergency experience preferred
• Current Pennsylvania nursing assistant, EMT, or paramedic certification; completion of nursing assistant course; completion of clinical medical assistant program; completion of one semester of nursing school (RN or LPN program); or current experience as a nursing assistant preferred
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within 6 months of hire
• Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 18 months of hire required

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patients.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED