Patient Care Assistant, Med/Surg - 14990

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Marys, Ontario, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. In this role, you will assist in the total nursing care of all patients using established standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or be enrolled in a health assistance program, and must obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire. The position offers competitive compensation and various benefits including medical, dental, and vision, as well as professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Shift Differentials

Professional Development

Supportive and Experienced Peers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required OR be actively enrolled in a health assistance program at a vocational school OR be actively enrolled in a high school work release/co-op program.
• 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.
• Will attend Basic Arrhythmia Course within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the total nursing care for all patients utilizing standards of care.

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required OR be actively enrolled in a health assistance program at a vocational school OR be actively enrolled in a high school work release/co-op program
• 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
• Will attend Basic Arrhythmia Course within 12 months of hire

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Shift Differentials
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Flex Spending Account
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs