Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a patient care support role to assist Registered Nurses in delivering comprehensive care. The position involves direct and indirect patient care, performing ECGs, and monitoring vital signs as part of the care plan.

Aside from clinical duties, the role emphasizes confidentiality and responsiveness as part of the hospital's Customer Service Program. Certification may be completed onsite within 90 days if not already held.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Onsite nursing certification program within 90 days if not certified at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Implement components of the care plan addressing physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, and monitor capillary blood glucose.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Capillary blood glucose

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing program clinical rotation preferred

Tools

BLS

CMA/CNA preferred

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a patient care support role to assist Registered Nurses in delivering comprehensive care. The position involves direct and indirect patient care, performing ECGs, and monitoring vital signs as part of the care plan.

Aside from clinical duties, the role emphasizes confidentiality and responsiveness as part of the hospital's Customer Service Program. Certification may be completed onsite within 90 days if not already held.