Compassionate Patient Care Assistant-40H Rotating Evenings

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple-Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 8N Medical Surgical unit with a 40-hour weekly schedule in Philadelphia, PA. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under a Registered Nurse, supporting the plan of care and ensuring patient comfort, safety, and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include vital sign measurement, ECGs, capillary glucose checks, and monitoring equipment, with adherence to confidentiality and the hospital's customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Meets scheduled vital signs checks and basic assessments.
• Ensures patient comfort, safety, and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide care per the plan of care tailored to physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Measure vital signs; perform ECGs and capillary blood glucose checks.
• Observe equipment, treatments, dressings, and report changes to the nurse manager.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Capillary glucose

Observing equipment

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ECG monitor

Glucose meter

Job description

Temple-Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 8N Medical Surgical unit with a 40-hour weekly schedule in Philadelphia, PA. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under a Registered Nurse, supporting the plan of care and ensuring patient comfort, safety, and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include vital sign measurement, ECGs, capillary glucose checks, and monitoring equipment, with adherence to confidentiality and the hospital's customer service standards.