Hospital Patient Care Aide — Part-Time 0.6 FTE

Penn Medicine; Leaf Park (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to assist with direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision, supporting a busy hospital unit. Duties include maintaining clean patient and public areas, stocking supplies, handling basic clerical tasks, and aiding with admissions, transfers and daily living activities while protecting patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications include HS diploma, completion of the educational requirements, and AHA CPR/BLS

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of educational requirements with supervision.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains unit and patient areas in clean, safe condition.
• Stocks supplies and manages equipment per unit standards.
• Documents patient information accurately and timely.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and effective communication.
• Performs duties with independence and accountability.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Completion of educational requirements

CPR/BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to assist with direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision, supporting a busy hospital unit. Duties include maintaining clean patient and public areas, stocking supplies, handling basic clerical tasks, and aiding with admissions, transfers and daily living activities while protecting patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications include HS diploma, completion of the educational requirements, and AHA CPR/BLS