Part-Time Patient Care Assistant — Make a Daily Impact

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a part-time, non-licensed patient care assistant to support direct patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes environment maintenance, supplies, safety, and compassionate patient interactions.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting nurses and care teams to ensure high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; yearly competency evaluation and training).
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under supervision.
• Maintains unit/department order and appearance; assists with environment management tasks.
• Orders and stocks supplies to meet unit/department needs and supports cost containment practices.
• Documents accurately and timely according to unit/department standards; reports unusual situations to RN or Nurse Manager.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge procedures and patient mobility with appropriate devices as needed.
• Provides observation and care for patients requiring 1:1 supervision and responds to patient calls promptly.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Safety compliance

Communication

Ausbildung

HS diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a part-time, non-licensed patient care assistant to support direct patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes environment maintenance, supplies, safety, and compassionate patient interactions.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting nurses and care teams to ensure high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.