Patient Care Assistant-Joint Replacement Unit (Part Time, Days)

About the role

Part‑time .5FTE (20 hours/week) position located at Lancaster, PA – Main Hospital. Assists with the delivery of direct, non‑licensed patient care under supervision, supporting unit order, supply management, patient safety, and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Environment Management – complete cleaning tasks per OSHA standards, maintain equipment inventory, practice standard precautions, keep unit and public areas orderly and safe.
• Supply Management/Clerical – order and stock supplies, demonstrate cost‑containment awareness, distribute supplies, use computer skills for unit‑specific duties, may schedule patients and handle phone calls.
• Patient Care/Safety – document accurately and timely, report unusual situations, assist with hygiene and ADLs, change linen, ensure safe mobility, use assistive devices and lifts, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, act as patient advocate, support admission/transfer/discharge, answer call lights, provide 1:1 observation, respond to emergencies.
• Code of Conduct/Professionalism – identify learning needs, complete assignments, respond to assistance requests, respect patient rights and confidentiality, communicate clearly, maintain attendance, handle conflicts positively, prioritize.
• Clinical Skills – maintain required clinical skills, demonstrate competency with unit‑specific procedures, obtain and document patient information, perform point‑of‑care lab tests (glucose, stool, emesis) with QC, label specimens, contribute to quality outcomes, work with appropriate independence and accuracy, accept accountability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of any required educational/training for initial competency, yearly competency evaluation and training.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region, plus employee health and wellness programs designed to help employees get and stay healthy.

Schedule

Part‑time .5FTE schedule – 20 hours per week.