Patient Care Assistant (Part-Time) - NIGHT SHIFT - Adult Emergency Depart

Job title: Patient Care Assistant (Part-Time) - NIGHT SHIFT - Adult Emergency Depart in Hershey, PA at Penn State Health
Company: Penn State Health
Job description: Job Description:Penn State Health - Hershey Medical CenterLocation: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.60
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a, every 3rd weekend
Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak atSUMMARY OF POSITION:Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 months of patient care related experience preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Basic computer skills required (Windows preferred).
• Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient population.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients and team members.
• Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Able to stand constantly; walk frequently; sit occasionally.
• Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push /pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.
• Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
• Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.

*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.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 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 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.Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)
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Location: Hershey, PA
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