Patient Care Assistant, Acute Care Unit - 8758

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

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

AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you’ll be relied upon for prioritizing patient needs in order to assure their continuing comfort while providing direct and indirect supportive nursing care on our Acute Surgical Unit.

SHIFT: 7:00PM TO 7:30AM

Qualifications

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or be enrolled in a health assistant program at a vocational school
2. Must have patient care experience or completion of one semester in a healthcare related field
3. Must have current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
4. Must have Comprehensive Crisis Management certification or be obtained within 12 months of hire

What We Offer

1. Competitive Compensation based on experience
2. Shift & Weekend Pay Differentials
3. Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
4. Referral Bonus Opportunities
5. Professional Development
6. Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first of the month after your start date
2. Paid Time Off
3. 403b retirement plan with company match
4. Flex Spending Account
5. Company paid and voluntary life insurance
6. 25% discount on services at all Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
7. PH DuBois Cafeteria Discount
8. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
9. Wellness Program through Virgin Pulse