Patient Care Assistant - Contingency Staffing

Apply for the Patient Care Assistant – Contingency Staffing role at Penn State Health

Location: Hershey, PA
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night (7:00 p‑to‑7:00 a)
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak – cdonchak.edu

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.

All Patient Care Assistants receive an additional $1.00/hour for their PA Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Assist the nursing staff in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to patients, including personal care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Maintain a clean and safe environment and communicate patient status updates promptly. Participate in shift hand‑over and collaborate with the team to achieve patient goals.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Three (3) months of patient‑care related experience.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Employee Wellness Programs and fitness discounts.
• Generous paid time off, personal time and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plan, extended illness bank, life insurance and identity theft protection.
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement and employee recognition program.
• Access to HR Solution Center, learning and development resources, virtual benefits orientation and concierge service.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Magnet‑designated hospital, values the dedication and hard work of its employees. We promote professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth in a culture of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. We provide a state‑of‑the‑art environment for both patients and staff.

All individuals, including current employees, selected for this position will undergo a background check appropriate to the position’s responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including disability or veteran status. Our policies comply with all applicable federal and state laws governing discrimination.

Union: Teamsters Local 776