Cardiac Stepdown Care Assistant – Evening Shift

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple-Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 7 West Cardiac Stepdown unit at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. This full-time Evening shift (3p-11:30p) includes every-other weekend and holidays as required.

You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and support the plan of care addressing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing ECGs, glucose checks, and ensuring safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program preferred or completion of clinical rotation in accredited nursing program.
• 1 year experience in a patient care role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Implement components of the plan of care addressing physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Take and record vital signs; perform ECGs and capillary blood glucose checks.
• Monitor equipment, treatments, dressings, and report changes in patient condition.
• Uphold the Hospital Customer Service program including confidentiality and responsiveness.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Temple-Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 7 West Cardiac Stepdown unit at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. This full-time Evening shift (3p-11:30p) includes every-other weekend and holidays as required.

You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and support the plan of care addressing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing ECGs, glucose checks, and ensuring safety and comfort.