Patient Care Assistant: Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, Lancaster, PA, seeks a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support non-licensed patient care under supervision in the outpatient setting. Responsibilities include environment and supply management, patient safety, documentation, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges while upholding professional conduct and patient advocacy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and obtain CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under supervision per procedures.
• Perform environment and supply management to maintain unit efficiency.
• Document and communicate patient information accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and patient advocacy at all times.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Penn Medicine, Lancaster, PA, seeks a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support non-licensed patient care under supervision in the outpatient setting. Responsibilities include environment and supply management, patient safety, documentation, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges while upholding professional conduct and patient advocacy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and obtain CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.