Patient Care Assistant Certified - DAY SHIFT - Critical Care Unit

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading, PA seeks a Patient Care Assistant Certified for their Critical Care Unit. This entry-level role involves assisting patients with basic care needs, ensuring comfort, and supporting registered nurses in delivering high-quality care. Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive medical plans and paid time off, are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Retirement and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• High School Diploma is required.
• Effective communication and patient care skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide comfort and personal needs to patients.
• Perform non-professional services necessary for patient comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant Certified - DAY SHIFT - Critical Care Unit

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Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:00a-7:00p

Recruiter Contact: Erin W. McCaw at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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