Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Dept. - 14775

Penn Highlands Healthcare • Clarion, PA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you'll be responsible for performing clerical and receptionist duties under the direct supervision of professional nursing personnel. This position also assists and provides patient care utilizing established standards of care. Patient Care Assistants may be assigned other tasks such as, but not limited to, obtaining vitals, collecting intake and output, maintaining patient weights, assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, and assisting with patient procedures and treatments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Comprehensive Crisis Management certification obtained within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• performing clerical and receptionist duties
• assists and provides patient care utilizing established standards of care
• obtaining vitals
• collecting intake and output
• maintaining patient weights
• assisting with personal hygiene
• assisting with toileting
• assisting with patient procedures and treatments

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees