PCA Patient Care Associate Trainee (Part-Time) - Contingency Staffing

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

PAWS UP program

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Part-Time Night Shift Patient Care Assistant for 0.60 FTE. Under RN direction, you will assist with basic patient care and comfort, and perform non-professional services as assigned.

The role requires a High School Diploma and BLS before orientation. Night shift offers a $2.50/hour differential; schedule is 7:00 pm to 7:00 am in a cyclic pattern Thurs/Fri then Mon/Tue.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to basic patient care activities and related non-professional services.
• Assists with the personal needs and comfort of the patient.
• Actual duties may vary depending on unit or department assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Part Time
FTE:0.60
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00p-7:00a cyclic pattern Thurs/Friday then Mon/Tuesday
Recruiter Contact:Christopher Donchak 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
• BLS required prior to orientation completion

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

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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