Compassionate Patient Care Assistant — Evening Shift

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under a Registered Nurse on the 24HR Medical Surgical unit (Evening Shift 3p-11:30p). You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and observe treatments and equipment.

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Basic Life Support is required. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training is preferred, and clinical rotation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered; Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose tests.
• Observes equipment, treatment results, dressings, and reports changes in patient condition.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under a Registered Nurse on the 24HR Medical Surgical unit (Evening Shift 3p-11:30p). You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and observe treatments and equipment.

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Basic Life Support is required. Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training is preferred, and clinical rotation experience is a plus.