What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Dept. - 16623 position at Penn Highlands Healthcare?
AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you’ll be responsible for assisting in the total nursing care for all patients utilizing standards of care.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 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
- Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification required within first 6 months from start date
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) certification required within first 18 months from start date
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials
- Professional Development
- Supportive and Experienced Peers
- 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