Patient Care Assistant-Supplemental Staff (Part Time, Evenings)

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA-Main Hospital

Responsibilities

• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards.
• Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
• Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
• Maintains unit order and efficiency.
• Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
• Depending on location may need to schedule patients and handle phone