Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Dept. - 14895

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario seeks a Patient Care Assistant to assist in nursing care and provide clerical support. Candidates must have a high school diploma, prior office experience is a plus, and BLS certification within 6 months of hire. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

$3,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Chronic Care Management certification should be obtained within one year of hire.
• Prior training/experience in Certified Nurse Aide, EMT, or Nurse Aide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in total nursing care for all patients.
• Provide clerical support and maintain communication flow.
• Utilize standards of care for patient management.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you’ll be responsible for assisting in the total nursing care for all patients utilizing standards of care. You will also be responsible for providing clerical support and maintaining a smooth flow of communication throughout the nursing unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Six months to one year of prior office experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 6 months of hire
• Chronic Care Management certification obtained within one year of hire
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Prior Certified Nurse Aide, Emergency Medical Technician, or Nurse Aide training/experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• PH Elk Cafeteria Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs