Patient Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State College of Medicine Full time
Patient Care Assistant Job Summary

As a Patient Care Assistant at Penn State Health, you will play a vital role in providing direct and indirect patient care. You will maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn and grow, with exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct and indirect patient care, including maintaining awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff for assigned patients and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members.
  • Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals, under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
  • Three (3) months of patient care related experience preferred.

Why Penn State Health?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. We are committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff and are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union:
Teamsters Local 776

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