Compassionate Patient Care Assistant — Evening Shift

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant 8B for the Med Surg unit on the 3pm-11:30pm shift. This role provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to safety and comfort of patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing vital signs, ECGs, capillary glucose testing, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting any changes to the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Implement components of the care plan based on patient needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Perform ECGs and collect capillary blood glucose as required.
• Observe equipment and report changes to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECGs

Capillary blood glucose

Comfort and safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program or clinical rotation in accredited Nursing program

Job description

Temple Health in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant 8B for the Med Surg unit on the 3pm-11:30pm shift. This role provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to safety and comfort of patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing vital signs, ECGs, capillary glucose testing, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting any changes to the Nurse Manager.