Patient Care Assistant, Med/Surg - 10751

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to prioritize patient needs and provide supportive nursing care on their Medical/Surgical Unit. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification. This role offers competitive compensation, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness

Referral bonus opportunities

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or active enrollment in a health assistant program required.
• Previous patient care experience or completion of one semester in a healthcare related field preferred.
• Must have current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Must have Comprehensive Crisis Management certification or be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient needs to assure continuing comfort while providing direct and indirect supportive nursing care on the Medical/Surgical Unit.

Skills

Patient care experience

CPR certification

Crisis Management certification

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 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 Medical/Surgical Unit.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient needs to assure continuing comfort while providing direct and indirect supportive nursing care on the Medical/Surgical Unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or active enrollment in a health assistant program at a vocational school required
• Previous patient care experience or completion of one semester in a healthcare related field preferred
• Must have current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Must have Comprehensive Crisis Management certification or be obtained within 12 months of hire

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Shift & Weekend Pay Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

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