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Patient Care Assistant, Med/Surg

Penn Highlands Healthcare

Patient Care Assistant, Med/Surg - 16753

As a patient care assistant, you'll be responsible for assisting in the total nursing care for all patients utilizing the standards of care.

***$3,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES***

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • At least one year of patient care experience preferred
  • Current Pennsylvania nursing assistant, EMT, or Paramedic certification required
  • or Completion of nursing assistant course
  • or Completion of clinical medical assistant program
  • or Completion of one semester of nursing school (RN or LPN program)
  • or Completion of one semester of pre-med school
  • or Current experience as nursing assistant

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Shift and weekend pay differentials
  • Professional development
  • Supportive and experienced peers

Benefits:

  • Dental and vision offered the first month after start date
  • Paid time off
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Flex spending account
  • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Health & wellness programs
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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