Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing delegated patient care activities for unlicensed staff. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to the hospital's Customer Service Program.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a approved Nursing Assistant program or be a current nursing student with clinical rotation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Program or current nursing student with clinical rotation required.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN by performing patient care activities delegated to unlicensed nursing staff.
• Incorporate Customer Service Program concepts into all patient care activities.
• Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistant

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program/Certification

Current Nursing Student with clinical rotation

Education/Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing delegated patient care activities for unlicensed staff. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to the hospital's Customer Service Program.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a approved Nursing Assistant program or be a current nursing student with clinical rotation, and BLS certification.