Patient Care Assistant, Acute Care – 15723

Company: Penn Highlands Healthcare
Apply for the Patient Care Assistant, Acute Care – 15723
Location: Huntingdon
Job Description:

AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you will be responsible for providing a variety of non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patients.

*$1,500 SIGN ON/RETENTION BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.*

Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • One year of patient care, EMT, or pre-hospital emergency experience preferred
  • Current Pennsylvania nursing assistant, EMT, or paramedic certification; completion of nursing assistant course; completion of clinical medical assistant program; completion of one semester of nursing school (RN or LPN program); or current experience as a nursing assistant
  • Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within 6 months of hire, Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 18 months of hire required

What We Offer

  • Shift Differentials
  • Professional Development
  • Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Posted: June 1st, 2026