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$35K - 45K a year
Assist in total nursing care for patients following standards of care.
High school diploma or equivalent, patient care experience preferred, relevant certifications or coursework, and CPR certification within 6 months.
Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. • **$3,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*** AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT , you’ll be responsible for assisting in the total nursing care for all patients utilizing standards of care. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent required • One year of patient care experience preferred • Current Pennsylvania nursing assistant, EMT, or Paramedic certification • or Completion of nursing assistant course • or Completion of clinical medical assistant program • or Completion of one semester of nursing school (RN or LPN program) • or Completion of one semester of pre-med school • or Current experience as nursing assistant • Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification required within first 6 months from start date • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) certification required within first 18 months from start date WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive Compensation based on experience • Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials • Professional Development • Supportive and Experienced Peers BENEFITS: • Dental and Vision offered the first month after start date • Paid Time Off • 403(b) retirement plan • Flex Spending Account • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Health & Wellness Programs
This job posting was last updated on 11/21/2025