Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Dept. - 14981

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to assist in total nursing care and provide clerical support in the nursing unit. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and can obtain BLS certification. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Professional Development

Supportive and Experienced Peers

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of prior office experience preferred.
• Chronic Care Management certification obtained within one year of hire.
• Prior Certified Nurse Aide, Emergency Medical Technician, or Nurse Aide training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in total nursing care for all patients.
• Provide clerical support and maintain communication in the nursing unit.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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
• 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