Part-Time Patient Care Aide — Hospital Support

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support non-licensed patient care under RN supervision. The role covers environment management, supply handling, and patient safety across the main hospital unit.

The position is 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) at Lancaster, PA, offering exposure to a top academic medical center and opportunities to work closely with clinical teams while developing foundational patient-care skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of the educational requirements and annual competency evaluation.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision.
• Maintain unit cleanliness, order and safety according to standards.
• Stock and manage supplies to meet unit needs; monitor costs.
• Document accurately and promptly per unit standards; report issues.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Respond to patient call lights promptly and provide 1:1 observation when required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support non-licensed patient care under RN supervision. The role covers environment management, supply handling, and patient safety across the main hospital unit.

The position is 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) at Lancaster, PA, offering exposure to a top academic medical center and opportunities to work closely with clinical teams while developing foundational patient-care skills.