Patient Care Assistant, Med/Surg - 19143

AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you’ll be relied upon for prioritizing patient needs in order to assure their continuing comfort while providing direct and indirect supportive care. ***$3,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*** Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent or active enrollment in a health assistant program at a vocational school required Previous patient care experience or completion of one semester in a healthcare related field preferred Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire Must have Comprehensive Crisis Management certification or be obtained within 12 months of hire What We Offer Competitive Compensation based on experience Shift & Weekend Pay Differentials Professional Development Supportive and Experienced Peers Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first of the month after your start date Paid Time Off 403b retirement plan with company match Flex Spending Account Company paid and voluntary life insurance 25% discount on services at all Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities PH DuBois Cafeteria Discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program through Virgin Pulse

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for prioritizing patient needs to ensure continuing comfort. They provide both direct and indirect supportive care within a Medical/Surgical environment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or be enrolled in a health assistant program, with CPR and Comprehensive Crisis Management certifications required. Previous patient care experience or healthcare-related coursework is preferred.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • 403b Retirement Plan With Company Match • Flex Spending Account • Company Paid And Voluntary Life Insurance • Discount On Services At Penn Highlands Healthcare Facilities • Cafeteria Discount • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness Program Through Virgin Pulse

• Clinical carePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Direct Supportive Care
• Indirect Supportive Care
• CPR
• Comprehensive Crisis Management
• Prioritizing Patient Needs

• Healthcare

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level