Patient Care Assistant - 36hrs/week, Growth & Benefits

Penn Medicine; Leaf Park (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a patient care assistant to support direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision. The role focuses on maintaining clean patient areas, safety, and assisting with daily activities to ensure patient comfort.

Key duties include environment management, supply clerical tasks, patient safety, and timely documentation. Requires HS diploma and CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrates computer skills to perform unit/department responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision.
• Maintain unit order, cleanliness, and safety per standards.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Answer patient call lights promptly and document observations.
• Perform environment management and supply clerical tasks.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and respect patient confidentiality.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Patient care support

Teamwork & communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a patient care assistant to support direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision. The role focuses on maintaining clean patient areas, safety, and assisting with daily activities to ensure patient comfort.

Key duties include environment management, supply clerical tasks, patient safety, and timely documentation. Requires HS diploma and CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire.