Patient Care Assistant, Acute Care

Patient Care Assistant, Acute CareAs 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.***$3,000 sign on/retention bonus for qualified candidates.***Qualifications:High school graduate or equivalent requiredOne year of patient care, EMT, or pre-hospital emergency experience preferredCurrent 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 preferredHealthcare provider CPR certification required within 6 months of hire, comprehensive crisis management certification within 18 months of hire requiredWhat we offer:Shift differentialsProfessional developmentSupportive and experienced peersBenefits:Medical, dental, and visionPaid time off25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilitiesEmployee assistance program (EAP)